Bhubaneswar, Apr 2 (PTI) French Ambassador Thierry Mathou met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday, and explored opportunities for investments in the state, a statement said.

Mathou, who led a delegation from France, discussed opportunities in the state in education and tourism, among other sectors.

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The meeting focused on how Odisha can play a significant role in further strengthening the bilateral relations between France and India, the statement said.

The delegation also held discussions with the state's Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Sing Khuntia.

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France is interested in collaborating on forest and wildlife conservation efforts, officials said.

The delegation also held a meeting with Odisha's Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj.

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