Naval variant of Rafale jets to equip Indian Navy, says Dassault Aviation
India | July 15, 2023 16:11 ISTNotably, India is procuring the Rafale jets for deployment on the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
Notably, India is procuring the Rafale jets for deployment on the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
Prime Minister Modi was in France on a two-day official visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Making a statement after PM Modi-French President Macron meeting, MEA said that India and France will extend their ground-breaking defence cooperation in advanced aeronautical technologies by supporting the joint development of a combat aircraft engine.
In a joint presser with French President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi said that a roadmap to strengthen India-France strategic ties over the next 25 years was being prepared with bold and ambitious goals, as he asserted that defence cooperation was a strong pillar of the relationship.
The Prime Minister responded to a tweet by French President Emmanuel Macron who said that they are proud to have India as the guest of honour on France's Bastille Day.
The incident occurred ahead of Macron was expected to lead the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chief guest at his year's parade which has constrained specialists to increase safety efforts.
The French National Day, or Bastille Day, possesses a unique spot in the French consciousness as it celebrates the raging of the Bastille jail during the French Transformation in 1789. The most important part of the celebrations is the Bastille Day parade.
PM Modi in Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed the 'Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Modi, who landed in Paris earlier in the day, was received by Prime Minister Borne at the airport in a special gesture. A ceremonial welcome and Guard of honour were accorded to Prime Minister Modi upon his arrival.
PM Modi said that India and France have a wide-ranging and comprehensive strategic partnership that remembers participation in the areas of legislative issues, protection, security, economy, and human-driven improvement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this “visit is particularly special”.
According to External Affairs Ministry (EAM), PM Modi will hold formal talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. The French President will host a state banquet as well as a private dinner in honour of the prime minister.
Bastille Day is celebrated in France to commemorate the fall of military fortress and prison named Bastille in July 14, 1789, by the people to overthrow King Louis XVI's harsh monarchy, a starting point of the French Revolution.
Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy will be making the nation proud as she will lead the Indian Air Force (IAF) marching contingent at the Bastille Day parade in Paris, France. The event will be attended by PM Modi as the guest of honour.
Emmanuel Bonne, the diplomatic advisor to the French president, called on PM Modi and conveyed the message of the French President to the Indian PM.
It is worth mentioning the country was under massive violent protests after an Alergian root teenager was shot during a traffic stop. The video showed two officers at the window of the car, one with his gun pointed at the driver.
France unrest: According to a spokesperson for German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President Emmanuel Macron has asked that his planned state visit to Germany be moved to another date.
Macron zeroed in on social media platforms that have relayed dramatic images of vandalism and cars and buildings being torched, saying they are playing a “considerable role” in the violence.
President Emmanuel Macron, who had to curtail his EU meeting due to evolving situation, repeatedly appealed to parents to advise their children to refrain from taking part in protests and urged the protestors to stop violent attacks on police and business establishments.
The deceased driver was identified as Nael M. His death had sparked outrage in the streets of Nanterre, with residents setting fire on barricades, demolishing a bus stop and hurling firecrackers at the police.
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