PM Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande are addressing a joint statement.Here are the highlights:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement:
- Very happy to be here in France, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- France is one of India's closest friends and most dependable partners.
- Will issue a new stamp to commemorate 50th anniversary of cooperation between these India and France.
- I have spoken to President Hollande about buying 36 Rafale jets in fly-away condition: Prime Minister Modi
- President Hollande has extended full cooperation for our 'Make In India' campaign in the defence sector which is not just a program but an ambition we have.
- I am positive that French companies will invest in India and vice versa.
- We are also planning to work on sustainable development in maritime resources.
- Also very happy to inform President Hollande that we are going to allow French citizens to have virtual electronic travel to India.
- Terrorism is spreading fast and present in different parts of the world. In different parts of the world we are feeling the same pain.
- Whether it is Mumbai or Paris, we face terrorism.
- Thank France for its support in proposing India as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
- Our strategic partnership today has reached a new pinnacle.
French President Francois Hollande's statement:
- France to invest 2 Billion Euros and develop 3 smart cities in India: President Hollande
- In the field of civil nuclear energy, India and France have signed the Jaitapur nuclear plant deal.
- All of you are aware of the Rafale issue and I'll leave it to the PM to reveal the contents of our discussion.
- France and India are working together in order to ensure stability and environment of peace.
- France supports India to become a permanent member of UN Security Council.