PM Modi France Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached France on a two-day visit. He was welcomed by laying red carpet at the airport of Paris. A guard of honor was given in his honour. PM Modi has been invited as the chief guest on the National Day of France (Bastille Day). People of Indian origin gather outside a hotel in Paris to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. People raised slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’. PM Modi has met people.
#WATCH | Paris: PM Narendra Modi greets members of the Indian diaspora who have gathered here to welcome him.
PM Modi will address an Indian Community event at the iconic La Seine Musicale at around 11 PM IST today. pic.twitter.com/48A8tsjY6k
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At the same time, the Ministry of Defense on Thursday approved the plan to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and 3 Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy from France. Defense officials said the proposals were approved at a meeting of the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), which was attended by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan and chiefs and senior officers of the three services.
#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome on his arrival in Paris (France). pic.twitter.com/ZcOxhaqsSX
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PM Modi will interact with NRIs, then attend dinner
PM Modi will address the diaspora at La CN Musicale in Paris on Thursday. This program will be organized by the Indian Embassy and the Ministry of Culture. After this, PM Modi will attend dinner at the LC Palace, the official home of President Emmanuel Macron. During this, there will be bilateral talks between the two leaders.
India-France strategic partnership completes 25 years
This visit of PM Modi is taking place at a time when the Indo-French strategic partnership is completing 25 years. Before leaving for France, PM Modi said that he would hold wide-ranging discussions with the French President on taking the long standing and partnership forward.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of our strategic partnership. Rooted in deep trust and commitment, our two countries cooperate in defence, space, civil nuclear, trade, investment, education, culture. PM Modi said in a statement that we also work together on regional and global issues.
PM Modi has visited France 5 times so far
first visit– Between 9 and 12 April in 2015.
Second visit- 1 December 2015
Third visit- 2 June 2017
Fourth visit- 22 August 2019
Fifth tour 4 May 2022
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