India and France's alliance can be summed up as "infra", whether it's the solar infrastructure or any other form of infrastructure.
"In a few days, India will become the first country to land close to the moon's south pole - an achievement that not just us Indians, but the world is proud of," he said.
Recalling India's participation in World War 1, he said: "Thousands of Indians gave their live in a war that wasn't even theirs. India fought here in France too during World War I and 9,000 of our soldiers gave up their lives in battle. We should never forget their sacrifice."
The address comes a day after held one-on-one talks with French President Emmanuel Macron late on Thursday night where the two world leaders discussed Kashmir among other issues.
After the interaction, PM Modi said the relationship between India and France is not based on any selfishness, but on solid ideals of 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity'.
Here are the live updates from PM Modi's visit to France:
Rapturous welcome for PM @narendramodi at the community programme in Paris! pic.twitter.com/8YzmFf1MUM
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 23, 2019
Rapturous welcome for PM @narendramodi at the community programme in Paris! pic.twitter.com/8YzmFf1MUM
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 23, 2019
"There are more fans following France's football team than the number of fans in India": PM Modi in France
Community connect. Watch from Paris. https://t.co/sCqcEtcc0v
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2019
Rencontré M. Édouard Philippe, Premier Ministre de la République Française. Nos entretiens ont été exhaustifs et ont porté sur l'ensemble des relations franco-indiennes. pic.twitter.com/fxfgsjrpjs
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2019
In a short while from now, will address a community programme at the @UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Do watch it live. pic.twitter.com/UZTfd6KT2N
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2019
France: People queue up outside United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) building in Paris, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address. pic.twitter.com/fVw6vJy2rB
- ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2019
