Modi’s participation as guest of honour in the French National Day, or Bastille Day, celebrations on Friday will be the highlight of the 36-hour visit.
“I am confident that my visit will provide a new impetus to our strategic partnership,” Modi said in a statement ahead of his departure for Paris. “I look forward to meeting President [Emmanuel] Macron and holding wide-ranging discussions on taking forward this longstanding and time-tested partnership over the next 25 years,” he added.
On his arrival in Paris, Modi was received at the airport by French premier Elisabeth Borne, and given a ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour. “Landed in Paris. Looking forward to boosting India-France cooperation during this visit,” he tweeted.
Modi said in his statement that the visit is “particularly special” as he will join Macron for the Bastille Day Parade in Paris as the guest of honour. An Indian tri-services contingent will be part of the parade, while three French-origin Rafale jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will join a fly-past on the occasion.
Referring to the 25th anniversary of the India-France strategic partnership, Modi said it is rooted in deep trust and commitment, and the two countries cooperate closely in areas such as defence, space, civil nuclear, blue economy, trade, investment, education, culture and people-to-people ties.
Besides hosting a private dinner for Modi late on Thursday, Macron will hold formal talks with the Indian leader on Friday after they participate in the military parade. Both leaders will also participate in an India-France CEOs Forum and Modi will separately meet prominent personalities. The visit will conclude with a banquet hosted by Macron at the Louvre Museum.
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