French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday attended an at-home reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of 75th Republic Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday
Concerned over the developments on the Red Sea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the disruptions caused to commercial shipping due to ongoing developments in the maritime domain.
According to the Indian envoy to France, the deal aims to delve into the actual design phase, metallurgical aspects, and other critical elements that contribute to the development of advanced jet engines.
In a press briefing regarding French President Emmanuel Macron's ongoing state visit to India, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said that both countries agreed upon the production and manufacturing to harness the compatibilities and competencies to further strengthen defence cooperation.
Highlighting that the salience of India-France partnership has grown in this complex geopolitical environment, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra informed about the multiple documents agreed upon by the two countries in the field of defence, Indo Pacific security and green energy.
Raj Kumar Sahu, owner of the tea stall where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron interacted with each other over a cup of tea said that he served both the leaders "traditional sahu tea" adding that the French President "praised" his tea.
The parade on India's 75th Republic Day parade concluded after a spectacular showcase of the country's military might and diverse culture at Kartavya Path on Friday.
A few months after Indian troops and aircraft paraded in Paris for the 2023 Bastille Day, a 95-member marching contingent and a 33-member band contingent from France participated in the 75th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi today.
The Central Reserve Police Force women band contingent marches at Kartaya Path led by Constable Sosa Alpaben Band consisting of 100 women personnel that played the tune, 'Desh Ke Hum Hai Rakshak during the Republic Day Parade.