<span style="color: #222222;">French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed solidarity with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the death and destruction caused by cyclone Amphan in West Bengal and Odisha.<br />''<br />''Diplomatic sources said, in a letter, Mr Macron communicated to Mr Modi that France is ready to extend any support that India might consider necessary to help those directly affected by the cyclone.<br />''<br />''The cyclone hit parts of West Bengal and Odisha on 20th May leaving a trail of death and devastation.<br />''<br />''The sources said, in the letter, Mr Macron also emphasised on the importance of the cooperation between the two countries at a multilateral level.<br />''<br />''In the spirit of phone call held by the two leaders on 31st March to fight COVID-19 pandemic, France and India have enhanced their training and research cooperation.<br />''<br />''The Sources added that the French Development Agency has finished finalising a concessional loan of 200 million euros, which will bolster the World Bank in providing additional social protection to the most vulnerable in India.</span><br />