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인도는 점증하는 에너지 수요를 충당하기 위해 핵 에너지를 원하고 있는 가운데, 프랑스는 인도에 민간 핵 기술을 제공하는 문제와 관련해 미국과 경쟁하고 있습니다.
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India and France have signed a declaration on future civilian nuclear energy cooperation. The agreement came at the end of talks today (Monday) between French President Jacques Chirac and Indian leaders in New Delhi.
France is competing with the United States for a chance to provide civilian nuclear technology to India, which the country wants to meet its growing energy needs. Mr. Chirac's visit comes amid by a spat over a decommissioned aircraft carrier (the Clemenceau) which had been sent to India for dismantling.
The ship was ordered back to France after environmentalists said it carried toxic materials. India has also accused France of xenophobia for its opposition to Indian-based Mittal Steel's bid to buy European steel giant Arcelor.