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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with French President Emmanuel Macron. (file photo: AP)
Prime Minister Modi will engage in discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron to boost cooperation through space, trade and investment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who began his two-day state visit to France on Thursday, will hold wide-ranging talks with President Emmanuel Macron, attend a Bastille Day parade as guest of honour, meet dignitaries and CEOs and attend a banquet. Dinner at the Louvre before leaving for Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Prime Minister Modi received a special welcome as French Prime Minister Elisabeth Born personally greeted him at the airport. A welcome ceremony and guard of honor were presented to Prime Minister Modi on his arrival.
On arrival at the hotel in Paris, Prime Minister Modi interacted with children and members of the Indian diaspora. The excited Indian community, gathered outside the hotel, greeted the Prime Minister with chants of “Bharat mata ki jai”.
A warm welcome by the Indian diaspora in Paris! All over the world, our diaspora has left an imprint on themselves and won admiration for their diligence and hardworking nature. pic.twitter.com/NtQCSmpCt3Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2023
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi had a “productive meeting” with Senate President Larcher, during which they discussed several matters of mutual interest. The two leaders agreed to work closely together to enhance cooperation between India and France in several fields. In addition, Modi held a separate meeting with Prime Minister Born, during which they discussed measures to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.
PM Modi schedule for 14th July
According to the schedule, the Prime Minister will attend the Bastille Day parade as the guest of honour. The Bastille Day Parade, which marks the storming of the historic Bastille prison during the French Revolution in 1789, is a tribute to France’s cultural and military legacy. This year, a 269-strong troupe of Indian Tri-Services will take part in the parade. In addition, three Rafale fighter jets from the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be involved in the flight alongside their French counterparts.
Prime Minister Modi will engage in discussions with President Emmanuel Macron to boost cooperation across space, trade and investment. He will also hold meetings with eminent personalities, and attend a CEO forum, followed by a grand dinner at the famous Louvre Museum in Paris. The day ends with a departure from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
| Appointments | Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s schedule in Paris on Friday, July 14 |
| 10:00 AM – 12:20 PM (Paris) / 1:30 PM – 3:50 PM (IST) | Bastille Day |
| 1:00 PM (Paris) / 4:30 PM (IST) | Luncheon hosted by the President of the National Assembly |
| 2:40 PM (Paris) / 6:10 PM (IST) | Meet the eminent personalities |
| 5:00 PM (Paris) / 8:30 PM (IST) | Ceremonial reception, Tete a Tete, delegation talks, press releases |
| 7:00 PM (Paris) / 10:30 PM (IST) | CEO Forum |
| 8:30 PM (Paris) / 00:00 AM (IST) | Dinner in the Louvre |
| 0:15 AM (Paris) / 3:45 AM (IST) | Departure to Abu Dhabi |
PM Modi in Abu Dhabi
On July 15, in Abu Dhabi, the day will begin with the arrival of Prime Minister Modi at 09:15 (local time), followed by a formal welcome, delegation talks and tete-a-tete at 12:40 pm. A lunch is scheduled for the afternoon and the Prime Minister will leave for Delhi at 3:15 pm.
| Appointments | Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s schedule in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 15 |
| 9:15 AM (Abu Dhabi) / 10:45 AM (IST) | Access |
| 12:40 PM (Abu Dhabi) / 2:10 PM (IST) | Ceremonial Welcome, Delegation Talks, Tete-a-Tete |
| 1:50 PM (Abu Dhabi) / 3:20 PM (IST) | Luncheon |
| 3:45 PM (Abu Dhabi) / 4:45 PM (IST) | Departure to Delhi |
Prime Minister Modi will engage in extensive discussions with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations in key areas such as energy, food security, financial technology and defence.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the UAE is gradually strengthening, and the upcoming visit will provide an opportunity to further enhance cooperation across multiple areas, including education, healthcare, culture and food security. The discussions will also cover cooperation on global issues, particularly within the framework of the UAE’s presidency of COP28 and India’s presidency of the G20, to which the UAE has been invited as a special participant.
According to Foreign Minister Vinay Quatra, the two sides will discuss cooperation in emerging technologies during the visit.
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