During the meeting, PM Modi and Trump discussed various issues, including trade, defence, technology, energy, security, and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with President of France Emmanuel Macron in which they reviewed the progress in the areas of defence, space, civil nuclear corporation, health and people to people corporation.
Marseille is a key gateway for trade between India and France due to its strategic location on the Mediterranean coast, it is also among the entry points for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
The leaders underlined the significance of trade, education, people-to-people connect and parliamentary exchanges in continuing to deepen relations between both nations, the statement said.
The discussions encompassed key areas of bilateral cooperation including defence, civil nuclear energy, space, cyber and digital, Artificial Intelligence (AI), institutional dialogue mechanisms, and initiatives fostering people-to-people exchanges and cultural ties.
The discussions, on Wednesday, focused on progress in political relations, high-level visits, trade and investments, cooperation in science and technology, defence, and people-to-people exchanges, particularly through student mobility. Both sides also exchanged views on regional and global m
When asked how can closed neighbors like India and Bangladesh resolve current tensions while maintaining strong people-to-people and business ties, Shams said that both sides must remember that "they are dependent on each other' and are in a "symbiotic relationship."
Shams while talking to ANI said that Bangladesh's trade with Pakistan will not overtake that with India, adding that Dhaka also has strong people-to-people ties with New Delhi, which Islamabad can never overtake.
The two leaders discussed a roadmap to strengthen the strategic partnership in areas including political, trade, investment, energy, defence, security, health, education, technology, cultural, and people-to-people ties, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
Highlighting people-to-people ties between India and Sri Lanka, PM Modi said, "The people-to-people relations between India and Sri Lanka are linked to our civilisations. When Pali language was given the status of "Classical Language" in India, it was celebrated in Sri Lanka too."
The discussions encompassed economic and commercial ties, defence cooperation, energy security, cultural and heritage linkages, and people-to-people connections.