Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday departed from Delhi for a three day France visit. He will receive a Ceremonial welcome at Orly Airport. PM Modi will take part in the Bastille Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour on July 14. During his visit, he will hold discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron and other French dignitaries and interact with the Indian community and top CEOs.
Ahead of his visit, PM Modi in a statement called this visit 'particularly special' and said that the strategic partnership of the two countries is 'rooted in deep trust and commitment'. "Rooted in deep trust and commitment, our two countries cooperate closely across various domains including defence, space, civil nuclear, blue economy, trade, investment, education, culture and people to people ties. We also work together on regional and global issues," the statement read.
PM Modi is set to arrive at the Senate and meet the President of the Senate Gerrad Larcher at around 7:30 PM IST. PM Modi will have a meeting with French Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne at around 8:45 PM. Next, he will address an Indian Community event at the iconic La Seine Musicale at around 11 PM IST. Thereafter, at around 00:30 AM IST, PM will reach Elysee Palace for a private dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
An Indian tri-services contingent will be part of the Bastille Day Parade, while Indian Air Force aircraft will perform a fly-past on the occasion, he said.
Noting that this year marks the 25th anniversary of our strategic partnership. Modi said that rooted in deep trust and commitment, the two countries cooperate closely across various domains including defence, space, civil nuclear, blue economy, trade, investment, education, culture and people-to-people ties.
"We also work together on regional and global issues," he added. "I look forward to meeting President Macron and holding wide-ranging discussions on taking forward this longstanding and time-tested partnership over the next 25 years," Modi said.
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