Bengaluru, Apr 21 (ANI): The Rafale deal with France is in advanced stage and the government will close it soon, said Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. While the deal is in quite advanced stage and we intend to close it quite soon, still I can't say the negotiations are totally clear until we sign the deal or at least the deal is forwarded to the cabinet for approval. Both sides had hoped to wrap up the strategic order during President Francois Hollande's visit for Republic Day celebration in January, but hard bargaining on price stalled a final result.
