IN PICS: This Is How PM Modi Broke Protocol To Receive France's President Emmanuel Macron

Macron was accompanied by his wife Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron, besides senior ministers from his Cabinet.

An agreement on the Jaitapur nuclear power plant, which is being built with French assistance, is expected to be signed during the visit.

During the visit, the two countries would look to boost ties, especially in the areas of maritime security and counter-terrorism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke protocol to receive France's President Emmanuel Macron at the airport when he arrived in New Delhi.

NEW DELHI: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived here tonight on a four-day India visit and was received at the airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a special gesture.