Modi France Visit Highlights — PM Reaches UAE After Two-Day France Visit
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached UAE after a two-day visit to France, as reported by ANI on Saturday.
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.
"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.
PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron attend India-France CEO Forum in Paris.
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."
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..."
PM Narendra Modi met Leena Nair, global CEO of Chanel, Thomas Pesquet, Aerospace engineer and pilot and Charlotte Chopin, Yoga practitioner, in Paris.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the lunch hosted by President of France's National Assembly Yaël Braun-Pivet in Paris.
"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!"
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.
Bastille Day parade begins at the Champs-Élysées in Paris in Paris with PM Modi presiding as the Guest of Honour.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives for the Bastille Day parade at Champs-Élysées in Paris.
France's First Lady Brigitte Macron and Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
PM Modi attends community event organised by the Indian diaspora in Paris.
"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.
PM Narendra Modi meets Gerard Larcher, President of the French Senate, in Paris.
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PM Narendra Modi greets members of the Indian diaspora who have gathered in Paris to welcome him.
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.
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.
First look of the Indian Air Force’s Rafales that will take part in the Bastille Day parade on July 14 in Paris, France
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)
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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