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Modi, Macron agree on India-France relationship being resilient

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron during their meeting on Friday agreed that the relationship between India and France has been resilient in the darkest storms.

2023-07-14T23:16:03.787661+00:00 IST

PM Modi emplanes for UAE after concluding two-day France visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emplaned for UAE after concluding his two-day visit to France. 

2023-07-14T23:14:22.304331+00:00 IST

French President Macron shares selfie moment with PM Modi

The picture was shared by French President Macron on Twitter with its caption written in French, English and Hindi as well, after the review of the full range of ties between India and France. 

2023-07-14T22:53:21.633388+00:00 IST

PM Modi's visit has built an edifice of India-France ties: Kwatra

Vinay Kwatra said that India has for the first time chalked out a Horizon 2047 framework of partnership with any country in the world for the first time.

2023-07-14T20:45:49.369573+00:00 IST

India-France partnership is force for global good: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the partnership between India and France is a "force for global good."

2023-07-14T20:34:19.925461+00:00 IST

India, France announce slew of initiatives during PM Modi’s visit

PM Modi held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron that covered almost all areas of bilateral relationship including defence, space, health and student mobility

2023-07-14T20:20:12.764890+00:00 IST

India, France welcome MoU for construction of three Scorpene

India and France on Friday hailed the success of the first Scorpene submarine construction programme (P75 – Kalvari), a model of 'Make-in- India' and the sharing of naval expertise between companies in the two countries.

2023-07-14T19:25:52.964814+00:00 IST

PM Modi and Macron discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict 

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the Russia-Ukraine conflict in detail and its impact on the developing countries. He said that the Prime Minister has been the biggest advocate that the conflict must be resolved with diplomacy.

2023-07-14T19:18:00.641340+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives at Louvre Museum to attend banquet dinner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (local time) arrived at Louvre Museum in Paris to attend the banquet dinner. French President Emmanuel Macron and French First Lady Brigitte Macron welcomed him.

2023-07-14T19:04:58.234120+00:00 IST

Safran and DRDO to jointly make combat aircraft engine

In a significant decision, India and France on Friday decided to extend their ground-breaking defence cooperation in advanced aeronautical technologies by supporting the joint development of a combat aircraft engine

2023-07-14T18:25:04.387945+00:00 IST

PM Modi gifts Sandalwood Sitar to French President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a sandalwood Sitar to French President Emmanuel Macron while his visit to France. The Prime Minister also presented gifts to the French President’s Spouse, the Prime Minister of France, the President of the French Senate and the President of the French National Assembly.

2023-07-14T17:52:40.370965+00:00 IST

PM Modi calls to enhance India-France cooperation in Space

Terming the launch of Chandrayaan 3, a major achievement of Indian scientists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India and France have had an old and deep cooperation in the arena of Space, while highlighting that both countries have potential for further cooperation, particularly in areas such as Space-based Maritime Domain Awareness.

2023-07-14T17:33:55.983473+00:00 IST

India, France agree to increase cooperation to end terrorism

“India is ready to contribute to the restoration of lasting peace. India and France have always been together in the fight against terrorism. We believe that concrete action is needed to end cross-border terrorism. Both countries have agreed to increase cooperation in this direction,” PM Modi said.

2023-07-14T17:08:26.708907+00:00 IST

PM Modi invites French universities to set up campuses in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invited French universities to set up their campuses in India.

2023-07-14T16:55:59.563245+00:00 IST

"India, France can find solutions for global crises...": Macron

 Macron also announced future plans for students, saying “2030 we want"...We can't forget the youth...By 2030, we want to send 30,000 French students there (to India)...For the young Indians who want to pursue higher education in France, we want to make a conducive visa policy...,".

2023-07-14T16:40:21.574565+00:00 IST

"France natural partner in India’s journey...": PM Modi

“We are celebrating 25 years of our strategic partnership. We are making a roadmap for the next 25 years on the basis of the strong foundation of the previous 25 years,” PM Modi said during India-France: Press Statements on Friday

2023-07-14T16:07:10.070941+00:00 IST

Defence cooperation strong pillar of ties with France: PM Modi

Noting that defence ties have been a strong pillar of relations between India and France and a symbol of the deep trust, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday talked about the possibilities of co-development and said the two countries together want to fulfill “not just ours but also requirements of other friendly countries”

2023-07-14T16:00:52.699941+00:00 IST

PM Modi is keen to support women, girls in business: Chanel CEO

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chanel Leena Nair expressed her delight at meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and said that he is keen to support women and girls in business.

2023-07-14T15:58:24.217542+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets thought leaders in Paris

The Prime Minister met prominent aerospace engineer and pilot Thomas Pesquet and Chanel CEO Leena Nair

2023-07-14T15:22:49.284867+00:00 IST

PM Modi is thinking about space in the right way: Thomas Presquet

"I think he (PM Modi) is thinking about it (Space) the right way. Space does many things for you, but some are very short-term. Everyday navigation systems, disaster relief, using the images from space to doing public policy, or to doing urban planning, or to doing infrastructures. So that's step one, and that's what he's focused on," Thomas Pesquet said while speaking to ANI.

2023-07-14T15:18:11.708997+00:00 IST

“We honour memory of those who fought with French”: Macron

Mentioning the marching of Indian soldiers and flying of Rafale aircraft alongside the French troops during the Bastille Day Parade celebrations, President Emmanuel Macron said that France honours the memory of those who fought with the French in the First World War.

2023-07-14T14:09:12.562953+00:00 IST