PM Modi Attends Bastille Day Parade In Paris, Receives Warm Welcome From Counterpart Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended the Bastille Day celebrations at Pariss Champs-Elysées with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron as the Guest of Honour.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends Bastille Day Parade in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning arrived at Champs-Elysées in Paris and joined French President Emmanuel Macron for the Bastille Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour. Image Source: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

PM Modi received a ceremonial reception at the Elysee Palace. The French National Day, also known as Bastille Day, holds a significant place in French history as it commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison during the French Revolution in 1789. Image Source: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes the salute during Bastille Day Parade, in Paris. The Bastille Day parade is the main highlight of the festivities. Image Source: MEA

A contingent of 269 members from the Indian tri-services is also part of the parade, showcasing India's military strength. Image Source: PTI

The Indian Air Force has also contributed three Rafale fighter jets to participate in the flypast alongside French jets. Image Source: MEA

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with French President Emmanuel Macron, First Lady Brigitte Macron and others during Bastille Day Parade in Paris. Image Source: PTI