PM Modi’s visit to France: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for France on Thursday (morning) at the official invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. PM will visit France from 13-14 July. He will be the guest of honor at the annual Bastille Day parade, which will see the participation of a 269-member Indian tri-services contingent.
Before leaving for Paris, PM Modi expressed confidence that his visit to France would give new impetus to the bilateral strategic partnership. The Prime Minister further said that he looked forward to holding wide-ranging discussions with President Macron on taking forward this time-tested relationship over the next 25 years.
‘The trip to France is special’
In his departure statement, PM Modi said that his visit to France “is particularly special as he will join President Macron as the guest of honor at the French National Day, or Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. PM Modi said,” Indian tri-services contingents will be part of the Bastille Day parade, while Indian Air Force aircraft will fly-past on the occasion.”
Noting that this year marks the 25th anniversary of our strategic partnership, Prime Minister Modi said that rooted in deep trust and commitment, the two countries are closely working in various fields including defence, space, civil nuclear, blue economy, trade, investment, education Let’s cooperate. Culture and people-to-people relations. “We also work together on regional and global issues,” he said.
PM Modi is eager to meet President Macron
“I look forward to meeting President Macron and holding wide-ranging discussions on taking this long-standing and time-tested partnership forward over the next 25 years. I have had the opportunity to meet President Macron several times since my last official visit to France in 2022, most recently in Hiroshima, Japan during the G-7 Summit in May 2023,” PM Moi further said.
“I also look forward to my talks with the French leadership, including Her Excellency Ms. Elisabeth Borne, Prime Minister of France, Her Excellency Mr. Gérard Larcher, President of the Senate, and Her Excellency Ms. Yael Braun-Pivet, President of the National Assembly,” he added.
PM said, during my visit he will have the opportunity to meet the vibrant Indian community, prominent CEOs of both countries as well as prominent French personalities. “I am confident that my visit will add new momentum to our strategic partnership,” he said.
Indian diaspora in Paris excited to welcome Modi
Meanwhile, the Indian diaspora in Paris is excited to welcome PM Modi. Indian Gujarati Cultural Association President Jayesh Bhavse said that as soon as they came to know about PM Modi’s visit, they were making preparations to welcome him. He said that he would present a special turban to PM Modi which would include the flags of India and France.
“Every Indian including Gujaratis is excited for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. Ever since we came to know that PM Modi is on a visit to France, we are preparing for his visit. You will see there the performances and the gifts that we will give to PM Modi. Will present.” incident,” Jayesh Bhavse said while talking to ANI. “We have made a turban which includes the flag of India and France. We intend to make PM Modi wear this unique turban at the event. We have deposited all these items at the embassy as per protocol. Children will perform garba at the event.” ,” They said.
PM Modi will go to Abu Dhabi
From Paris, the Prime Minister said, he will travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for an official visit on July 15. I look forward to meeting my friend, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
He said the two countries are engaged in many areas such as trade, investment, energy, food security, science and technology, education, fintech, defence, security and strong people-to-people ties.
PM looks forward to exchange of views on strengthening global cooperation
The PM said that last year, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and he agreed on a roadmap on the future of the bilateral partnership and he looked forward to discussing with him how to further deepen ties. Noting that the UAE will host the 28th Conference of the UNFCCC (COP-28) later this year, the Prime Minister said he looks forward to strengthening global cooperation towards accelerating climate action to facilitate the energy transition and implementation Also looking forward to exchange ideas on doing this. of the Paris Agreement. “I am confident that my visit to the UAE will open a new chapter in our comprehensive strategic partnership,” he added.