This came after Nita Ambani was re-elected unanimously as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, ahead of the Paris Olympics. She was earlier warmly welcomed by Macron at the IOC opening ceremony on Wednesday.
The French President called on mainstream parties with 'republican values' to form a solid majority in the National Assembly. The snap parliamentary election announced by Macron saw three politically divergent blocs emerging without any majority in the 577-member Assembly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who received the invitation for the grand event by his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and reached Italy on Friday with a high-profile delegation. This is PM Modi's first overseas trip in his 'historic' third term and is scheduled to meet several world leaders.
The two sides also inked cooperation in other sectors like space, science and technology, healthcare, education and more. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said the year 2026 will be celebrated as the India-France year of innovation as the two countries mark 25 years of strategic partnership.
PM Modi and Macron discussed bilateral issues after a mega roadshow in Jaipur, where they exchanged perspectives on a wide range of issues. Macron also extended his greetings to Indian citizens on the occasion of Republic Day 2024.
Republic Day: This year, India is commemorating its 75th Republic Day, marking the adoption of the constitution on January 26, 1950, and the attainment of sovereignty.
PM Modi was also seen explaining the UPI payment system to Macron as the two leaders visited a local shop near the Hawa Mahal. The two leaders held a mega roadshow from Jantar Mantar ahead of the 75th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
The French President was received by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and visited the Amber Fort. Macron has been invited as the Chief Guest for India's 75th Republic Day celebrations on Friday.
PM Modi and Macron will hold a mega roadshow from Jantar Mantar to Hawa Mahal at 6 pm before holding talks at Hotel Rambagh Palace. Macron is scheduled to emplane to the national capital in the night to attend the Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest.
Macron has been invited as the Chief Guest for this year's Republic Day celebrations, becoming the sixth French leader to attend the celebrations. Additionally, a 95-member marching contingent and a 33-member band contingent from France will take part in the parade.
France's President Emmanuel Macron has been announced as the Chief Guest for India's 2024 Republic Day celebrations. Being India's Republic Day Chief Guest is no ordinary honor; it's the pinnacle of diplomatic protocol.
"Of course, there can be no Russian flag during the Paris Games, I think there is a consensus on that matter," said French President Emmanuel Macron.
Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen's Beijing visit is being being taken as a strong attempt to convince China to use its influence on Russia for ending the ongoing war in Ukraine.
According to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office here, Modi and Macron reviewed the increasing bilateral collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region and the important role that the India-France partnership plays in promoting stability and security in the region.
Asked if the US and its allies have betrayed their moral responsibility following Washington's decision, Macron said that he would rather not use the word of "betrayal".
In a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated India's full support to France in the fight against terrorism, extremism and radicalism.
Pedestrians and motorists in the Bhendi Bazaar area spotted hundreds of posters of Macron, who is facing criticism from Muslim countries over a cartoon row in France, pasted on the Mohammed Ali Road under JJ flyover on Thursday evening, the official said
Speaking at the demonstration, Congress MLA Arif Masood demanded that the Union government ask the Indian Ambassador to France to register protest against "anti-Muslim" stand of that country's regime.
Gandhi said French president had told him that the price of the fighter jet involves money of the tax payers and thus its price can be revealed.
The no-confidence motions were widely viewed as symbolic, given that Macron's centrist La Republique En Marche (The Republic On the Move) has an absolute majority in the assembly.
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