On Thursday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for France at the formal invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. From July 13 to 14, PM will be in France. He will be the special guest at the annual Bastille Day Parade, in which a 269-member Indian tri-service contingent will take part.
PM Modi expressed optimism that his trip to France would give the two countries’ strategic cooperation a fresh boost before leaving for Paris. The prime minister said that he is eager to have in-depth conversations with President Macron about advancing this long-standing alliance over the next 25 years.
“A trip to France is especially special.”
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, said in his statement before leaving that his trip to France is “especially significant since he will join President Macron for the French National Day, or Bastille Day festivities in Paris as the Guest of Honour. A fly-past by an Indian Air Force aircraft will take place in conjunction with the Bastille Day Parade, according to Prime Minister Modi.
In a statement commemorating the 25th anniversary of our strategic partnership, Prime Minister Modi noted that the two nations have a close working relationship in a number of areas, including defence, space, civil nuclear, the blue economy, trade, investment, education, culture, and people-to-people relations. We collaborate on regional and international concerns, he said.
PM Modi anticipates meeting President Macron
“I’m excited to see President Macron and have in-depth conversations about how to move our enduring and tried-and-true alliance forward over the next 25 years. Since my last official visit to France in 2022, I have had the chance to see President Macron numerous times, most recently in Hiroshima, Japan in May 2023 for the G-7 Summit, said PM Moi.
“I also look forward to my interactions with the French leadership, including H.E. Ms. Elisabeth Borne, Prime Minister of France, H.E. Mr. Gerard Larcher, Presidents of the Senate, and H.E. Ms. Yael Braun-Pivet, President of the National Assembly,” he said.
PM said that he would have the chance to interact with the active Indian community, top CEOs from both nations, and well-known French figures during my tour. “I am confident that my visit will provide a new impetus to our strategic partnership,” he said.
Indian community in Paris is anticipating Modi’s visit
The Indian diaspora in Paris, meantime, is ecstatic to meet PM Modi. As soon as they learned about PM Modi’s arrival, according to Indian Gujarati Cultural Association President Jayesh Bhavse, they started making preparations to greet him. He said that they will give Prime Minister Modi a customised turban with the flags of France and India.
“Every Indian, especially Gujaratis, is anticipating the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Since learning that Prime Minister Modi was visiting France, we have been getting ready for his arrival. When addressing to ANI, Jayesh Bhavse stated, “You will see the acts and presents that we will deliver to PM Modi during the ceremony. “We created a turban with the flags of France and India on it. We want PM Modi to attend the occasion sporting this unusual turban. In accordance with procedure, we have sent all of these documents to the embassy. At the ceremony, children will perform garba, he added.
Modi will go to Abu Dhabi
PM said that on July 15, he would fly from Paris to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for an official visit. On July 15, I’ll fly from Paris to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for an official visit. I’m excited to see my buddy, H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi,” he remarked.
He said that the two nations are actively involved in a broad variety of fields, including commerce, investments, energy, food security, research and technology, education, fintech, military, and strong inter-ethnic connections.
PM anticipates sharing opinions on enhancing international collaboration.
The PM said that he looks forward to discussing ways to further strengthen relations with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed after the two came to an agreement on a Roadmap for the future of the bilateral cooperation last year. The Prime Minister noted that the UAE will host the 28th Conference of Parties of the UNFCCC (COP-28) later this year and stated he also looks forward to exchanging views on strengthening global cooperation towards accelerating climate action to facilitate the transition to clean energy and implementation of the Paris Agreement. “I am confident that my visit to the UAE will usher in a new chapter in our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” the man said.
