Emmanuel Macron

The French military contingent that participated in the Republic Day parade comprised six Indians, with Captain Noel Louis leading the contingent.

Airbus and Tata will also make at least 40 C-295 transport aircraft at the Vadodara facility. The foundation stone of the unit was laid by Modi last year as part of a Rs 21,935-crore deal

France will streamline the visa process for former Indian students, making it easier for them to return, the visiting French President said

He went to Jaipur to welcome Macron as the two leaders took a tour of the historic city and travelled some of its iconic places.

The two leaders will visit the iconic Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal in the city. They will also hold a roadshow from the Jantar Mantar to the Hawa Mahal for close to 15 minutes.

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Gabriel Attal brings a distinct change of style to the prime minister's office compared to his predecessor, Elisabeth Borne.

'President Macron eagerly took a selfie for us while our Honorable Prime Minister very graciously and sweetly stood up to be part of it...' actor Madhavan recalled.

French President Emmanuel Macron can be seen tapping away and 'vibing' with the song as PM Modi smiled and nodded along to French performers singing the Oscar-winning Hindi song from 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

Thanking PM Modi for the recognition, Gupta wrote, “I used to see second and third gen entrepreneurs at state visits as official delegation with the Prime Minister but now new age entrepreneurs like myself are also being invited on such visits.

Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej attended the banquet dinner that French President Emmanuel Macron hosted for PM Narendra Modi at the Louvre Museum in France.

India and France also announced major collaboration in the space sector by stepping up cooperation in space-based maritime awareness and inking the implementing agreement for a joint earth observation satellite - Trishna - to monitor temperatures on earth and oceans and study climate change.

After wide-ranging talks between Modi and Macron, the two sides came out with the "India-France Indo-Pacific Roadmap" and asserted that they believe in a free, open, inclusive, and secure the Indo-Pacific region.

PM Modi, in Paris on a two-day official visit, said bold and ambitious goals on the anvil as the two countries adopted 'Horizon 2047: 25th Anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership, Towards A Century of India-France Relations' document.

Observing that India and France have completed 25 years of strategic partnership, PM Modi said the business leaders of the two countries have played a big role in the long journey.

There was no word on the much-anticipated procurement of 26 naval variants of Rafale fighter jets by India from France.

The Prime Minister congratulated Nair for her success and invited Chanel to explore investment opportunities and collaboration potential in India, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release.

PM Modi received several gifts of historical and cultural importance during his official visit to France. Here's what they are.

PM Modi France Visit Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to France and is currently at the Elysee Palace in Paris