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!
- Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2024
Warm reception by the people of Jaipur to President @EmmanuelMacron of France accompanied by PM @narendramodi, as they embarked on a Shobha Yatra through the city.
🎥 Here are a few glimpses! pic.twitter.com/6hGrb9mOKg
Welcome to India, my friend President @EmmanuelMacron.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2024
I am happy that President Macron begins his India visit from Jaipur in Rajasthan, a land with rich culture, heritage and talented people. It is a matter of great pride that he will be taking part in our Republic Day... pic.twitter.com/Q7JGuZpJJP
PM Modi and France's Macron's 'chai pe charcha' in Jaipur pic.twitter.com/TTW3Tl06RD
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 25, 2024
Watch Live | PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron hold roadshow in Jaipur https://t.co/bDGGUe0lKs
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 25, 2024
All You Need To Know About Jaipur Jantar Mantar Where PM Modi Will Meet Emmanuel MacronWatch | French President Emmanuel Macron visits Amer Fort in Jaipur, meets students pic.twitter.com/hLO8YA2C3V
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 25, 2024
Bienvenue en Inde!
- Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2024
President @EmmanuelMacron of France warmly welcomed by Governor @KalrajMishra of Rajasthan, EAM @DrSJaishankar & CM @BhajanlalBjp of Rajasthan as he arrived in the historic city of Jaipur.
President Macron is the Chief Guest at the 75th Republic Day... pic.twitter.com/voJ6v6KKGl
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.
