The French government on Friday said it was in no manner involved in the choice of Indian industrial partners for the Rafale fighter jet deal, asserting that French companies have the full freedom to select Indian firms for the contract. "The French government is in no manner involved in the choice of Indian industrial partners who have been, are being, or will be selected by French companies," it said.

The French government on Friday said it was in no manner involved in the choice of Indian industrial partners for the Rafale fighter jet deal, asserting that French companies have the full freedom to select Indian firms for the contract. "The French government is in no manner involved in the choice of Indian industrial partners who have been, are being, or will be selected by French companies," it said.