PM Modi France Visit: Congress on Saturday launched a scathing attack on PM Modi for his France visit and said that Rafale gets him a ticket to the Bastille Day Parade.
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.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the India – France Strategic Partnership.
France is among the top choices for students who aspire to study abroad after the US, the UK, Germany, and Australia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Farnce’s highest honour, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, by French President Emmanuel Macron.
PM Modi in Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed the 'Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi told the diaspora in Paris that soon Indian tourists will be able to pay in rupees via UPI in Paris. The service will first begin from Eiffel Tower.
India and France are tackling many challenges of the 21st century. Therefore, at this crucial time, the importance of the strategic partnership between our countries has increased even more, said PM Modi while addressing Indian diaspora in Paris.
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.
"We have seen that the European Parliament held a discussion on developments in Manipur and adopted a so-called Urgency Resolution. Such interference in India's internal affairs is unacceptable, and reflects a colonial mindset," said MEA official spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi.
During his stay in Paris, PM Modi will address the Indian diaspora, attend private dinner hosted by French President, take part in Bastille Day as guest of honour, held bilateral meetings with Emmanuel Macron among other engagements.
During his two-day visit to France, PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora, attended Bastille Day Parade as the guest of honour, held delegation level talks with French PM Elisabeth Borne, held discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on France visit to France from July 13-14. He will be the guest of honour at the annual Bastille Day Parade, which will see the participation of a 269-member Indian tri-service contingent.
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.
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