PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a three-nation tour, arrived in Paris for bilateral meetings with his French counterpart Edouard Philippe and French President Emmanuel Macron. "This visit will add to the ground covered during previous interactions with the French leadership," PM Modi tweeted ahead of his talks with Macron at Chateau de Chantilly.
During the meetings, the two leaders held one-on-one interaction which was followed by the delegation-level talks.
The Prime Minister will also address the Indian community in France and dedicate a memorial to the Indian victims of the two Air India crashes in France in the 1950s and 1960s.
In a statement ahead of his visit, PM Modi said: "India and France have excellent bilateral ties, which are reinforced by a shared vision to cooperate for further enhancing peace and prosperity for our two countries and the world at large."
He said the strong strategic and economic partnership is complemented by a shared perspective on major global concerns such as terrorism and climate change. "I am confident that this visit will further promote our long-standing and valued friendship with France for mutual prosperity, peace and progress," the prime minister said.
Here are the Highlights of PM Modi's visit to France:
India-France Joint Statement on Visit of Prime Minister to France
India, France Have a 100 year old friendship: PM Modi The relationship between India and France is based on solid ideals of 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity'. The two countries stand firm together to meet the challenges of climate change, environment, and technology inclusive development: PM Modi
Both countries are constantly facing terrorism. We thank President Macron for the country's valuable support in combating cross-border terrorism. We intend to broaden cooperation on security and counter-terrorism: PM
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted: PM @narendramodi warmly welcomed by the French Foreign Minister @JY_LeDrian on his arrival in Paris on the first leg of his visit. PM will meet French President @EmmanuelMacron and PM @EPhilippePM to further build upon robust & comprehensive strategic partnership
PM Modi was received at the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian
Prime Minister Modi arrives France