French President Francois Hollande is on a three-day India visit. President Hollande with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended India-France Business Summit and visited various landmarks in Chandigarh. President Hollande will be the fifth French leader to be a Chief Guest at Republic Day celebrations.
Francois Hollande meets Aishwarya RaiFrench President Francois Hollande met actor Aishwarya Rai at an event hosted by the French Ambassador in Delhi.
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Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar:
- Both leaders conveyed the welcome to conclusion of the acquisition of Rafale. Though some financial issues remain to be closed.
- On the nuclear side, the big development is the fact that we have agreed at Jaitapur, that we will collaborate to build 6 reactors.
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President Hollande on Rafale deal:
- We are working on the deal, these same jets are fighting ISIS
- Signing of inter-governmental agreement is a decisive step
- There remain some financial issues that will be sorted out in a couple of days
"We will be determined to strike ISIS which is threatening to kill our children," President Hollande
President Francois Hollande:
- I am proud to celebrate with you the birth anniversary of your Constitution
- PM Modi's actions in the Paris Climate Summit were most welcome
- India and France are aware of terror threats because both our countries have been targeted over the past few months.
- France will never forget Indian support.
- We know who hit us - Daesh. Daesh is claiming their crimes.
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India, France are issuing a joint statement.
Here are the highlights:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi:
- President Hollande is a very close friend of India
- India is privileged to share one of its oldest and most trusted strategic partnerships with France
- Our 67th Republic Day will be the fifth time a French President will be Chief Guest and the first time a country's troops march with ours
Memorandum of Understanding on the purchase of Rafale aircraft has been signed.
India, France sign agreements on space cooperation, science and technology, renovation of Ambala and Ludhiana railway stations, food safety and smart governance.
India, France to sign 13 agreements.
French President Francois Hollande meets PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House.
President Pranab Mukherjee, French President Francois Hollande and PM Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier today.
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I am honoured to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day function: French President Francois Hollande
French President Francois Hollande's convoy has reached Rashtrapati Bhavan premises.
French President Francois Hollande plants a sapling at Rajghat
A joint statement will be issued on terror, shortly.
President Hollande is now headed to Hyderabad House. He is proceeding to meet Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj.
French President arrives in Delhi
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PM Modi On Terrorism
1) Like global warming mankind is troubled with terrorism
2) France has stood its ground, to its ideas even in the face of tragedy (Paris attacks)
3) To call the world at its doors right after such a huge tragedy, was an huge gesture
5)France and India believe in values of humankind
6) We will be united in our fight against enemies of humanity
7) President Hollande is correct that terrorism is a challenge, just like global warming
8) Defence is also a very important matter. And now, it is not only about the battlefield. Cyber security is becoming vital
PM Modi speaks at the Summit
1) You (President Hollande) have a natural connection with Chandigarh
2) President Hollande's excitement and commitment to work with India is apparent from his every word
3)We worked with him in Paris COP21
4)And the way the people took it forward in Paris, it deserves applause
5) And the way the people took it forward in Paris, it deserves applause
6) President gives a lot of credit to India, for raising issues of climate justice, sustainable lifestyle, a dialogue with environment
7)He postponed a meeting for me, took me in confidence and then declared the outcome. It was a unprecedented gesture
8)India's skilled manpower can be a major source of strength. Our skilled manpower can bring down costs and improve quality
9)In such a short span of time, India's 'Ease of Doing Business' rankings improved substantially
10)World has accepted India as a good investment destination
French PM at Business Meet
This is an extraordinary visit, not my first
First time french troops will also march on the occasion of India's Republic Day
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French President François Hollande speaking at India-France Business Summit in Chandigarh
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PM Modi Speaks
1) Glad to welcome President Hollande in the city built by the great Le Corbusier
2) I've had the opportunity of meeting President 5 times in the last year.
3) India is a source of hope and confidence for the entire world community
4) India is the fastest growing economy in the world. We have the labour and the market for your products.
5) Our strategic partnership is not just between Paris & New Delhi. It is with each and every one of you
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Warm Welcome!
PM Modi welcomes President Hollande at Rock Garden
Did you know?
Mr Hollande will be the fifth French leader to be a Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations - the maximum number from any country. French leaders had earlier attended the Republic Day celebrations in the national capital in 1976, 1980, 1998 and 2008.
What's Next For President Hollande- Visit to Famous Rock Garden, Capitol Complex and Government Museum and Art Gallery
- PM Modi and Mr Hollande will attend the 'India-France Business Summit'
Kaptan Singh Solanki, the governor of Punjab and Haryana, received him at the Chandigarh airport.
What's new this Republic Day?
This time, French soldiers will march down Rajpath along with Indian troops, a first for any foreign army
President Hollande with French delegation at Chandigarh airport
PM Modi welcomes French President Francois Hollande, says "delighted to have him as the Chief Guest for Republic Day celebrations."
A Chandigarh poster welcoming PM Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande
Security tightened in Chandigarh ahead of French President Francois Hollande's arrival.
This is what French President has to say ahead of India visit
The multi-billion dollar Rafale jet deal is on "right track" but agreeing on technicalities take time.
On India's demand for action by Pakistan in Pathankot terror attack case he said, India is fully justified to ask for justice against perpetrators.
India and France are united in their determination to act together against terrorism.
I congratulate PM Narendra Modi for his diplomacy reflecting both a sense of proportion and a strong determination, he said to news agency Press Trust of India.
French President's Schedule For The Day
01:00 pm: Will arrive in Chandigarh at the Air Force Station
02:25pm: Will visit Rock Garden
02:55pm: Will visit Capitol Complex
03:25pm: A visit to Government Museum & Art Gallery
04:00pm: Will address CEOs of French and Indian companies at Hotel Taj
04:45pm: India-France Business Summit
06:30pm: Will leave for Delhi
07:25pm: Will arrive in Delhi at the Air Force Station, Palam
President Hollande will be the fifth French leader to be a Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations- the maximum number from any country so far.
French President Francois Hollande will arrive in Chandigarh today for his three-day India visit. He is expected to land at 1 pm.