"It was a momentous occasion to march down the Champs-Elysees on the Bastille Day Parade. Not just to march but to open the parade was an experience that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande has received us and has given us a positive r
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.
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.
The grand celebrations for Bastille Day began at Champs-Élysées in Paris on Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron arriving at the main stage after receiving a guard of honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris ahead of the Bastille Day Parade, which will be the highlight of the French National Day celebrations on Friday.
An Indian tri-services contingent, led by the Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army, gathered at the Champs-Elysees Avenue on Friday, ahead of the annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris, France.
Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi stated, "I thank President @EmmanuelMacron and Mrs. Macron for hosting me at the Élysée Palace this evening."
PM Narendra Modi arrived at Elysee Palace in Paris for dinner on Thursday evening. He was received by French President Emmanuel Macron and French First Lady Brigitte Macron.
On Wednesday, the Champs Elysees was surrounded by the sounds of pipes and drums as marching contingents turned out smartly in a rehearsal for the parade. Preparations are underway in Paris for the Bastille Day Parade.