Macron's visit caps the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the India-France Strategic Partnership.
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in India to attend the Republic Day Parade tomorrow as its chief guest. He arrived in Jaipur this afternoon and was joined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a tour of heritage sites and a roadshow. Macron's visit caps the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the India-France Strategic Partnership.
Here are the Live Updates on Macron's India visit:
"A Rousing Welcome In Pink City": PM Meets Macron In Jaipur
"Welcome To India, My Friend": PM Modi To French President Macron
In Pics: PM Modi's Roadshow With French President Emmanuel Macron
PM Gifts Replica Of Ayodhya Ram Mandir To President Macron
PM Modi Explains UPI Payments System To President Macron In Jaipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi explained the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) digital payments system to French President Emmanuel Macron as the two leaders visited a local shop during their visit to Hawa Mahal in Jaipur.
Notably, UPI is a system that powers multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application (of any participating bank), merging several banking features, seamless fund routing, and merchant payments into one hood. It allows users to transfer money through their mobile device round the clock.
Prior to visiting Hawa Mahal, PM Modi and French President Macron held a mega roadshow in Jaipur. Earlier in the day, French President arrived in India on a two-day state visit at the invitation of PM Modi.
People in large numbers welcomed PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron during their roadshow in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Macron waved at the people who gathered there, acknowledging the warm welcome.
Prior to the road show, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at Jantar Mantar in Pink City, Jaipur. Prime Minister Modi was pictured extending him a warm welcome at Jantar Mantar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron at Jaipur's Jantar Mantar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Jaipur and his motorcade is leaving the airport. The Prime Minister will be meeting French President Emmanuel Macron.
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Jaipur's Amer Fort with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar.
Foreign Ministry Shares First Pics Of Emmanuel Macron After Landing In Jaipur
France's Macron, Chief Guest For Republic Day Parade, Lands In Jaipur
French President Emmanuel Macron just landed in Jaipur this afternoon. He has a packed schedule in the Rajasthan capital where he will visit heritage sites and hold a roadshow today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India's Rafale Procurement Likely To Figure In Bilateral Talks With FranceThe visit comes as the Centre and the French government continue to negotiate multi-billion dollar deals for French fighter jets and submarines for the army. It is expected that India's proposed procurement of 26 Rafale fighter jets and the three Scorpion submarines would also figure in the bilateral talks that will be held later.
Macron To Enjoy Masala Chai At Hawa Mahal, Pay For Handicrafts With UPI: Sources
French President Emmanuel Macron and PM Modi will have Jaipur's special masala chai at Hawa Mahal, said sources. They may also pick up handicraft items like blue pottery and the famous inlay work, for which they will pay with BHIM UPI, the sources added. Handicraft kiosks have been set up adjacent to the Hawa Mahal for the dignitaries to browse. A private dinner for Mr Macron has also been planned at the Rambag Palace.
Macron In India: Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal On Macron's Jaipur ScheduleThrough the day in Rajasthan, France President Emmanuel Macron will visit the Amer Fort, where a cultural event will be held. PM Modi will join him for the tour of Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The two leaders will then take part in a joint roadshow from Jantar Mantar to Sanganeri gate with a stopover at Hawa Mahal.
Macron's India Visit Marks France's 6th Participation As Republic Day Chief GuestEmmanuel Macron's state visit marks France's sixth participation, the highest of any other nation, as chief guest on India's Republic Day. He had accepted the last minute invite for the Republic Day celebration, which has been read as a mark on the strength of the bilateral relations between the two nations.
Macron India Visit: Emmanuel Macron's Day 1 Schedule - Jaipur Visit2:30 pm: Arrival at Jaipur airport
3:15 pm: Visit Amer Fort
5:30 pm: Visit Jantar Mantar
6:00 pm: Shobha Yatra (Venue: Jantar Mantar)
6:15 pm: Visit Hawa Mahal
7:15 pm: Meeting with PM Modi (Venue: Hotel Taj Rambagh Palace)
8:50 pm: Emplane for Delhi
9:40 pm: Arrive Delhi (Venue: Air Force Station Palam)
President Macron had accepted the last minute invite for the Republic Day celebration, which has been read as a mark on the strength of the bilateral relations between the two nations.