PM Modi France Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on a three-day foreign trip on Thursday (July 13). During this PM Narendra Modi Will visit France for two days and UAE for one day. Before leaving for France, PM Modi issued a statement and shared information about his visit to France.
In his statement released on narendramodi.in, he said, “I am on an official visit to France from July 13-14 at the invitation of my friend French President Emmanuel Macron. This visit is special because I will join President Emmanuel Macron as a special guest in the French National Day or Bastille Day celebrations.
25th anniversary of strategic partnership with France – PM Modi
PM Modi said, “The Indian tri-services contingent will be part of the Bastille Day parade, while Indian Air Force aircraft will fly-past on the occasion.” This year marks the 25th anniversary of our strategic partnership. Rooted in deep trust and commitment, our two countries cooperate closely in various fields including defence, space, blue economy, trade, investment, education, culture and people-to-people relations. We also work together on regional and global issues.
He said, “I look forward to meeting President Macron and holding extensive discussions on taking this long-standing and mature partnership forward over the next 25 years.” Since my last official visit to France in 2022, I have had the opportunity to meet President Macron several times. Recently we met in Hiroshima, Japan in May 2023 during the G-7 summit.
Also looking forward to meeting other members of the French leadership – PM Modi
Before leaving for France, PM Modi said, “I am also looking forward to talks with the French leadership, including the President, French Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne, Senate President Gerard Larcher, President of the National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet.” ‘
He said, “During my visit, I will have the opportunity to meet the Indian community, prominent CEOs of both the countries as well as prominent French personalities. I am confident that my visit will give new impetus to our strategic partnership.
PM Modi also mentioned about UAE visit
Prime Minister Modi will also visit UAE while returning after his France visit. Referring to this, he said that from Paris I will travel to the United Arab Emirates on July 15 for an official visit. I look forward to meeting my friend, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
PM Modi said, “Our two countries are connected in a wide range of areas such as trade, investment, energy, food security, science and technology, education, fintech, defence, security and strong people-to-people ties.” Last year, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and I agreed on a roadmap on the future of our partnership, and I look forward to discussing with him how to further deepen our ties. I am confident that my visit to the UAE will open a new chapter in our comprehensive strategic partnership.
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