Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mentioned a roadmap to strengthen India-France strategic ties over the following 25 years was being ready with daring and bold targets, as he asserted that defence cooperation was a powerful pillar of the connection. PM Modi, who’s right here on a two-day official go to, was obtained warmly on the Elysee Palace by French President Emmanuel Macron after which the 2 leaders made press statements.
“We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of our Strategic Partnership. On the strong foundation of the last 25 years, we are preparing a roadmap for the coming 25 years. We are setting bold and ambitious goals for this,” Modi mentioned at a joint press assertion with President Macron.
He mentioned defence ties have all the time been the fundamental pillar of bilateral relations between the 2 nations. ”This is an emblem of mutual belief between the 2 nations,” he said. ”France is an important partner in ‘Make in India’ and Aatmanirbhar Bharat…Be it submarines or naval aircraft, together we want to fulfil not just ours but also the requirements of other friendly countries,” PM Modi mentioned.
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Noting that the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine battle have impacted the entire world, PM Modi mentioned the nations of the Global South have been notably impacted negatively. “This is a matter of concern. To discover options to such issues, it can be crucial for nations to make efforts unitedly. We consider that every one disputes might be resolved solely by dialogue and diplomacy. India is keen to contribute to lasting peace,” the Prime Minister mentioned.
“In the fight against terrorism, India and France have been together. We believe that strong action needs to be taken against cross-border terrorism,” PM Modi mentioned. In his remarks, PM Modi additionally mentioned the 2 nations have agreed to launch India’s Unified Payment Interface in France. He additionally introduced that India would open a brand new Consulate within the port city of Marseilles.
PM Modi Attends France’s Bastille Day ParadeÂ
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Earlier within the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined French President Emmanuel Macron for the Bastille Day parade because the Guest of Honour with an Indian tri-services marching contingent wowing crowds right here through the French National Day celebrations.
Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) additionally joined the flypast on the event together with French jets. “On this historic occasion of Bastille Day, joined the parade in Paris. My heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome and honour received,” Prime Minister Modi tweeted together with photos of the spectacular march-past.
“India, inspired by its centuries-old ethos, is committed to doing everything possible to make our planet peaceful, prosperous and sustainable. 1.4 billion Indians will always be grateful to France for being a strong and trusted partner. May the bond deepen even further!” PM Modi tweeted. “A giant in world history, with a decisive role to play in the future, a strategic partner, a friend. We are proud to welcome India as our guest of honour at the 14 July parade,” Macron tweeted.
“This 14 July, soldiers and Rafale aircraft from India are marching and flying alongside our troops,” he wrote. “We honour the memory of those who fought with the French in the First World War. We shall never forget,” the French President mentioned in one other tweet.
Marching to the tune of ‘saare jahan se achcha’, the 241-member Indian tri-services contingent participated within the parade to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership. A army band additionally participated within the parade. The Indian Army contingent was led by the Punjab Regiment, together with the Rajputana Rifles Regiment.
Rafale Jets of the Indian Air Force, from the 101 Squadron from Hashimara, fashioned part of the flypast through the parade. Prime Minister Modi saluted the Indian contingent because it handed the dais the place Macron, he and different dignitaries had been seated.
Throughout the parade, Macron was seen animatedly explaining to Modi the nuances of the normal parade. The French National Day, or Bastille Day, occupies a particular place within the French consciousness because it commemorates the storming of the Bastille jail through the French Revolution in 1789. The Bastille Day parade is the spotlight of the celebrations.
