New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a two-day visit to France, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit is being held to mark the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership.
“Leaving for Paris, where I will take part in the Bastille Day celebrations. I look forward to productive discussions with President Emmanuel Macron”, tweets PM Modi.
During his visit, PM Modi will be the guest of honour at the annual Bastille Day Parade on July 14. He will also hold talks with President Macron to discuss ways to further strengthen the bilateral relationship in areas such as defence, space, trade, and investment.
In addition, PM Modi will meet with French CEOs and other business leaders to discuss opportunities for Indian companies to invest in France. He will also interact with the Indian diaspora in France.
The visit is expected to result in a number of new agreements and initiatives between India and France. It is also seen as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the two countries in the face of growing challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
PM Modi’s visit to France will bring India and France closer as defence partners, and the two countries are expected to discuss ways to further deepen their cooperation in this area. This could include the purchase of additional Rafale fighter jets from France, as well as joint development of new defence technologies.
India and France are also strong partners in space, and the two countries are expected to discuss ways to further collaborate in this area. This could include cooperation on space exploration, satellite development, and the use of space for civilian purposes.
India and France are also important trade and investment partners, and the two countries are expected to discuss ways to boost their economic ties. This could include the signing of new trade agreements, as well as increased investment by French companies in India.
India and France are both key players in the Indo-Pacific region, and the two countries are expected to discuss ways to cooperate on issues such as maritime security, counterterrorism, and climate change.
PM Modi’s visit to France is a significant event in the India-France relationship. It is an opportunity for the two countries to reaffirm their commitment to their strategic partnership, and to discuss ways to further strengthen their cooperation in a number of key areas.