French President Francois Hollande met actor Aishwarya Rai at an event hosted by the French Ambassador in Delhi.
President Pranab Mukherjee hosts banquet for French President François Hollande at Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/nMb0v5K3pP
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2016Before banquet dinner hosted by President @RashtrapatiBhvn, VP Hamid Ansari calls on President @fhollande pic.twitter.com/wMhNVdUZtz
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2016PM @narendramodi concludes speech, says we must find the balance btw rights and responsibilities to the environment pic.twitter.com/yMAjtP7tUs
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2016PM @narendramodi: Although headquartered in India, the ISA is a global institution meant for the benefit of mankind pic.twitter.com/hZVn3le8yc
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2016PM @narendramodi: the Int'l Solar Alliance intends to bring together 122 nations that have more than 300 days of sunlight in a year
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2016PM @narendramodi: Energy has become and integral part of a nation's development journey pic.twitter.com/TyoBX7ekYR
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2016PM begins speech, says for the past 1 year the world has been deliberating on how to combat global warming pic.twitter.com/rbBdCdceIj
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2016President @fhollande : Today, a new chapter opens for nations to utilize the power of the sun pic.twitter.com/t31TXaiYfV
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2016Sunrise for the Solar Alliance! PM and President unveil the plaque for foundation of ISA HQ pic.twitter.com/qbcjHu9uVR
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2016An alliance for the sun. PM @narendramodi and Pres @fhollande attend the inaug of interim Sect. of ISA pic.twitter.com/ZIpd9AfWaR
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2016India likely to undertake Mangalyaan-2 in 2021
Indo French co-operation envisaged in India's forthcoming Oceansat Satellite.
In pictures: PM @narendramodi and French President @fhollande take a metro ride to Gurgaon pic.twitter.com/pTH2oLUGmZ
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 25, 2016- 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.
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
- 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.
PM: From locomotives to satellites, arch'l excavations to smart cities; solar energy to nuclear power; our decis'ns have touched all domains
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2016Here 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
Delhi: Signing of agreements between France & India. pic.twitter.com/VbIOOMTVLi
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2016
Expanding the Strategic Partnership w/France. PM @narendramodi holds delegation level talks w/ President @fhollande pic.twitter.com/WmXOvJD3Tn
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2016President Hollande and PM Modi will now engage in restricted talks at Hyderabad House pic.twitter.com/5h3d3KcxvI
- Ambassador Richier (@FranceinIndia) January 25, 2016
Emphasizing the cultural connect! In a break from tradition, EAM calls on President @fhollande at Alliance Francaise pic.twitter.com/nHHV4XEIO6
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2016
Delhi: Ceremonial reception for French President Francois Hollande at Forecourt, Rashtrapati Bhavan pic.twitter.com/Mwey93yWSp
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2016
French President Francois Hollande pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat pic.twitter.com/DPpc5n5v4B
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2016
They are progressing-French President Francois Hollande on Rafale negotiations
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2016
French President François Hollande being received by Union Min. Prakash Javadekar at Air Force station Palam (Delhi) pic.twitter.com/YV5fTrhoUa
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 24, 2016
16 agreements exchanged during India-France Business Summit in presence of PM Modi & President Francois Hollande pic.twitter.com/SLwFiYLMKk
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 24, 2016
Prime Minister @narendramodi speaking at the India-France Business Summit in Chandigarh pic.twitter.com/F9otlUY9IC
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 24, 2016
PM @narendramodi: India and France are made for each other. France has the resources, we have the need & the market pic.twitter.com/f8KWd2qwBO
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 24, 2016
Urbanisation is gaining pace in India and that is why are working on Smart Cities Project: PM Modi
India's talent and the manufacturing of France can achieve a lot: PM @narendramodi at the Business Summit @Elysee @fhollande
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
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
President @fhollande speaking at the Indo-French Business Summit in Chandigarh pic.twitter.com/2Ad0kPsym4
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 24, 2016
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
Want to consolidate strategic partnership with India, implement decisions taken during PM Modi's visit to France
Continuing business interaction. After the CEO's Forum, the 2 leaders attend the larger India France Business Summit pic.twitter.com/0PVSlPZWVU
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 24, 2016
PM Modi played a decisive role at COP 21
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
Getting to the economic deliberations...both leaders interact with the Indo-French CEO forum. @Elysee pic.twitter.com/69p9XEcv5z
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
Defence, Green Economy, Smart Cities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Water and Financial Sector
A traditional welcome for the distinguished guest from France https://t.co/hpYI7iqH2i
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 24, 2016
Some of Chandigarh's most famous landmarks, like the Secretariat, the High Court are part of the Capitol complex as is the 'open hand' structure, that's synonymous with the city.
PM Narendra Modi and French President François Hollande arrive at Capitol Complex, Chandigarh pic.twitter.com/EQGoErataT
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 24, 2016
At the Rock Garden in Chandigarh. pic.twitter.com/WgnViQ8roN
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
PM Narendra Modi arrives at Rock Garden of Chandigarh pic.twitter.com/yltGtJv3RK
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 24, 2016
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Chandigarh. pic.twitter.com/jy1bWG0v0G
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 24, 2016
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.
- 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.
Bonjour Chandigarh! French President @fhollande arrives in the city for the first part of his State Visit to India pic.twitter.com/xB7B0fftsN
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 24, 2016
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
French President François Hollande lands in Chandigarh. pic.twitter.com/tfLlM30icy
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 24, 2016
President @fhollande & I will meet in Chandigarh & Delhi. We will build on the ground covered during our previous interactions.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 24, 2016
The Rafale deal is expected to come up when the two leaders hold talks on Monday. The jets are key to the $150-billion military modernisation drive Delhi has launched.
Indian and French negotiators are still haggling over the price of 36 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.
Fully justified to ask for justice against perpetrators: @fhollande to PTI on India's demand for action by Pakistan in #PathankotAttack
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 24, 2016
Posters put up in Chandigarh welcoming French President François Hollande ahead of his arrival. pic.twitter.com/ZRSj5R6bpz
- ANI (@ANI_news) January 24, 2016
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.
Chandigarh was put under maximum security cover on Saturday ahead of the arrival of French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today afternoon.
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
