Modi France Visit Highlights — PM Reaches UAE After Two-Day France Visit

PM Modi France Visit Live: Please follow this space for all the latest updates from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Paris.

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PM Modi France Visit Live: Hello and welcome to the ABP Live live blog on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Paris, France. Please follow this space for all the latest updates.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday departed for Paris where he will attend the French National Day, or Bastille Day celebrations, as the Guest of Honour.PM Modi will also hold talks with President Emmanuel Macron to take forward cooperation in a range of key areas including defence, space, trade and investment. After concluding his visit to France, Modi will travel to Abu Dhabi.After reaching Paris, Modi will meet President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and address an Indian community event at La Seine Musicale. In the evening, Macron will host a private dinner for Modi.On Friday, Modi will attend the Bastille Day Parade, meet the president of French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet and will attend a series of interactions with thought leaders and businesspeople.An Indian tri-services contingent will be part of the Bastille Day Parade. Indian Air Force aircraft will also perform a fly-past on the occasion.There will be a ceremonial reception for Modi at the Elysee Palace on Friday and it will be followed by delegation-level talks between Modi and Macron.The two leaders will also participate in the India-France CEO Forum. Later in the evening, Macron will host a banquet for Modi at the iconic Louvre museum complex in Paris.In his departure statement, PM Modi expressed confidence that his visit to France will provide a new impetus to the bilateral strategic partnership."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.Modi will visit Abu Dhabi on July 15 during which he will hold wide-ranging talks with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to take forward bilateral ties in areas of energy, food security, fintech and defence.

15/07/2023 11:37:51

Modi France Visit Live — PM Reaches UAE After Two-Day France Visit Ti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached UAE after a two-day visit to France, as reported by ANI on Saturday.   

14/07/2023 23:39:46

India To Set Up DRDO Technical Office At Its Paris Embassy, Says MEA

In view of the uptick in defence industrial collaborations between the two countries, India is setting up a Technical Office of the DRDO at its Embassy in Paris, says Ministry of External Affairs. 

In line with their outstanding cooperation in military aviation spanning over five decades, India and France welcome the timely delivery of the 36 Rafale ordered by India. In the future, India and France will extend their ground-breaking defence cooperation in advanced aeronautical technologies by supporting the joint development of a combat aircraft engine. (A roadmap on this project will be prepared between Safran and DRDO before the end of this year, it adds.

14/07/2023 23:06:10

I Congratulate You On Bastille Day: PM Modi At India-France CEO Forum

"I congratulate you on Bastille Day. This year we are celebrating 25 years of our strategic partnership. Business leaders like you have contributed immensely to this partnershi," sayd=s PM Narendra Modi at the India-France CEO Forum, in Paris.

14/07/2023 22:50:17

PM Modi, French President Macron Attend India-France CEO Forum In Paris

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron attend India-France CEO Forum in Paris.

14/07/2023 21:08:25

'Not My But Honour Of 140 Crore People...': PM Modi At Joint Presser With French President Macron

Yesterday French President Emmanuel Macron conferred me with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France. It is not my honour but the honour of 140 crore people of the country, says PM Modi at the joint press conference with French President Emannuel Macron.

"...We are celebrating 25 years of our strategic partnership. We are making a roadmap for the next 25 years on the basis of the strong foundation of the previous 25 years. Bold and ambitious goals are being set for this. People of India have taken the resolve to make ourselves a developed nation. In this journey, we see France as a natural partner."

" I welcome the long-term agreement between Indian Oil and France's Total company to export Liquefied natural gas (LNG), it will help in achieving our target of clean energy transition." 

"Defence ties have always been the basic foundation of our relations. This is a symbol of the deep trust between the two nations. France is an important partner in Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat...Be it submarines or Indian Naval ships, together we want to fulfill not just ours but also the requirements of other friendly countries."

14/07/2023 20:55:09

'Proud To See Punjab Regiment': French President Macron Ahead Of Bilateral Talks With PM Modi

Ahead of bilateral talks with PM Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron says, "...I was proud to see the Punjab Regiment here in the heart of Paris (at the Bastille Day parade). We are going ahead on the basis of a historic trust. Together we can find solutions for global crises..."

14/07/2023 20:01:56

Modi France Visit Live: PM Modi Meets Chanel Global CEO Leena Nair Among Others

PM Narendra Modi met Leena Nair, global CEO of Chanel, Thomas Pesquet, Aerospace engineer and pilot and Charlotte Chopin, Yoga practitioner, in Paris. 

14/07/2023 17:21:41

Modi France Visit Live: PM Attends Lunch Hosted By President Of France's National Assembly Yaël Braun-Pivet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the lunch hosted by President of France's National Assembly Yaël Braun-Pivet in Paris.

14/07/2023 15:42:08

'1.4 Billion Indians Will Always Be Grateful...': PM Modi Responds To French Counterpart Macron

"India, inspired by its centuries old ethos, is committed to doing everything possible to make our planet peaceful, prosperous and sustainable," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

"1.4 billion Indians will always be grateful to France for being a strong and trusted partner. May the bond deepen even further!"

14/07/2023 15:24:30

'Giant In World History': French PM Macron Welcomes India As Guest Of Honour At Bastille Day Parade

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes India as the Guest of Honour at the July 14 Bastille Day Parade. "A giant in world history, a country playing a decisive role in the future, a strategic partner, a friend. It gives us great pleasure to welcome India as the Guest of Honor for this year's 14th July Parade," tweets Macron. 

14/07/2023 14:07:42

Modi France Visit Live: Bastille Day Parade Begins In Paris With PM Modi As Guest of Honour. WATCH

Bastille Day parade begins at the Champs-Élysées in Paris in Paris with PM Modi presiding as the Guest of Honour.

14/07/2023 14:01:22

Modi France Visit Live: French President Emmanuel Macron Arrives For Bastille Day Parade

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives for the Bastille Day parade at Champs-Élysées in Paris.

14/07/2023 13:49:42

Modi France Visit Live: French First Lady Welcomes PM Modi Ahead Of Bastille Day Parade

France's First Lady Brigitte Macron and Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris.

14/07/2023 12:45:10

A Look At The IAF Contingent Set To March In Bastille Day Parade

Here is a look at the India Air Force's contingent set to march in the Bastille Day Parade in Paris. The Indian Navy's contingent will also take part. Indian Navy officer Ranveer told ANI, "The contingent is full of enthusiasm. You will be able to see during the parade that what preparations we did. We are very proud that PM is here and our contingent is participating here."

14/07/2023 12:02:07

PM Modi To Soon Join President Macron For French National Day Celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon join President Emmanuel Macron for the French National Day celebrations. The day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison during the French Revolution in 1789. The Bastille Day parade is the highlight of the celebrations. 

A 269-member Indian tri-services contingent will participate in the parade. Three Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will also join the flypast on the occasion along with French jets.

14/07/2023 10:53:15

PM Modi To Witness Bastille Day Parade At 1.30 PM IST. Check Full Schedule

The highlight of PM Modi's visit to France will be the Bastille Day Parade on July 14 where he will be the guest of honour. A 269-member Indian tri-services contingent will take part in the annual Bastille Day parade.

At around 1:30 PM IST, PM will witness the Bastille Day Parade and also meet with the Indian contingent along with President Macron. Around 4:30 PM IST, PM will attend the lunch hosted by President of National Assembly Braun-Pivet. 

Thereafter, around 6:15 PM IST, PM will meet various thought leaders. 

Around 8:30 PM IST, PM will attend the ceremonial reception at Élysée Palace, which will be followed by delegation level talks and press statement. 

Around 10:30 PM IST, PM will participate in India-France CEO Forum.

Thereafter, at around midnight IST, PM will visit Louvre Museum where he will also attend a Banquet dinner. This will be followed by PM Modi and President Macron viewing fireworks display at Eiffel Tower.

14/07/2023 10:49:00

French President Tweets In Hindi As He Welcomes PM Modi To Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron tweets in Hindi as he welcomes PM Narendra Modi to Paris. "India and France are celebrating 25 years of strategic partnership made of trust and friendship, which are only getting stronger with time," Macron tweeted in Hindi.

13/07/2023 23:45:30

Modi France Visit Live - People-to-people connect is strongest foundation of India-France partnership: PM to Indian diaspora in Paris

People-to-people connect is the strongest foundation of the India-France partnership. 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: PM Narendra Modi (ANI)

13/07/2023 23:40:06

Modi France Visit Live - 'Unbreakable friendship between India and France': PM adresses Indian diaspora in Paris

I have visited France several times but this time my visit is special. Tomorrow is France's National Day. I congratulate the people of France. I thank the people of France for inviting me. Today French PM received me at the airport and tomorrow I will attend the National Day parade with my friend Emmanuel Macron. This is a reflection of the unbreakable friendship between India and France: PM Modi

Today the world is moving towards the new world order. India's role is changing rapidly. India is currently chairing the G20 and the entire G20 group is seeing India's potential: PM Modi

(ANI)

13/07/2023 23:22:51

Modi France Visit Live: PM Modi attends community event organised by Indian diaspora in Paris

PM Modi attends community event organised by the Indian diaspora in Paris.

13/07/2023 21:41:42

Modi France Visit Live: 'Reviewed various facets of India-France partnership': PM Holds Delegation-Level Talks With French Counterpart

"PM @narendramodi held fruitful talks with PM @elisabeth_borne in Paris. The leaders reviewed various facets of the India-France partnership as well as discussed measures to further strengthen the ties between both the countries," PMO tweeted.

13/07/2023 20:11:14

Modi France Visit Live: PM Narendra Modi meets President of French Senate in Paris

PM Narendra Modi meets Gerard Larcher, President of the French Senate, in Paris.

13/07/2023 19:48:09

Modi France Visit Live - PM Modi's fan asks him 'secret of working 20 hours a day'

"Watch an ecstatic youth ask PM Modi the secret of working 20 hours a day!": BJP handle shares video of a fan.

13/07/2023 17:09:36

Modi France Visit Live: PM received by French counterpart Élisabeth Borne, greets members of Indian diaspora in Paris

PM Narendra Modi greets members of the Indian diaspora who have gathered in Paris to welcome him.

13/07/2023 16:29:30

Modi France Visit Live: PM receives ceremonial welcome upon arrival in Paris, received by French counterpart Élisabeth Borne

PM Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome as he arrived in Paris, France for an official two-day visit.

He was received by French PM Élisabeth Borne at the airport.

13/07/2023 15:59:11

Modi France Visit Live: PM Narendra Modi lands in Paris for official 2-day visit

PM Narendra Modi lands in Paris, France for an official two-day visit 

PM Modi has been invited as the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

13/07/2023 15:41:46

Modi France Visit Live - First look of IAF Rafales that will take part in the Bastille Day parade

First look of the Indian Air Force’s Rafales that will take part in the Bastille Day parade on July 14 in Paris, France

13/07/2023 15:40:38

Modi France Visit Live - Matter of pride for us we brought Rafale to France once again: Group Captain Abhishek Tripathi

Group Captain Abhishek Tripathi, Commanding Officer of 101 Squadron (Rafale) and the leader of the formation that will participate in the Bastille Day Flypast says, "It is a matter of pride for us that we have brought Rafale to France once again. PM will be the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day parade and we will be a part of the opening formations of the Flypast...It (Rafales) has the best of the avionics which all the fighters in the world have, even better than them...To summarise, it is a very compact, extraordinary, powerful, extremely agile and very discreet machine..." (ANI)

13/07/2023 10:44:12

France Visit Will Provide New Impetus To Strategic Partnership, Says PM Modi

In his departure statement, PM Modi said his visit to France would provide a new impetus to the bilateral strategic partnership. Noting that 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of India-France strategic partnership, PM Modi said he looks forward to holding wide-ranging discussions with President Emmanuel Macron. 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.

13/07/2023 10:41:24

PM Modi To Attend Bastille Day Celebrations As Guest Of Honour

PM Modi will attend the French National Day, or Bastille Day celebrations, as the Guest of Honour. "This visit is particularly special as I will join President Macron for the French National Day, or Bastille Day celebrations in Paris as the Guest of Honour. 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," PM Modi said in his departure statement on Thursday.

13/07/2023 10:40:00

PM Modi Departs For 3-Day Visit To France, UAE

PM Narendra Modi has departed India for an official visit to France and UAE on Thursday. The Prime Minister will visit France on July 13-14 at the official invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.