PM Modi in France: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday departed for a two-day visit to France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Prime Minister will visit Paris at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. PM Modi will also be the guest of honour at the Bastille Day Parade on Thursday, where a tri-services Indian armed forces contingent will be participating.
According to External Affairs Ministry sources, Modi will also hold formal talks with Macron. The French President will host a state banquet as well as a private dinner in honour of the Prime Minister.
While in Paris, Modi will also meet his French counterpart, as well as the presidents of the Senate and the National Assembly.
He will also separately interact with the Indian diaspora in France, CEOs of Indian and French companies, and prominent personalities.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the India–France Strategic Partnership and Modi's visit will provide an opportunity to chart the course of the partnership for the future across diverse sectors such as strategic, cultural, scientific, academic and economic cooperation, said the Ministry sources.
July 13, 2023 | All timings in Paris local time
12:30 PM: Arrival in Paris
16:05 PM: Meeting with President of Senate
17:15 PM: Meeting with PM of France
19:35 PM: Community Event at La Seine Musicale
21:00 PM: Private Dinner hosted by President Macron
PM Modi to make stopover in UAE
On Friday, the Prime Minister will arrive in Abu Dhabi where he will hold talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi.
The India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has been steadily strengthening and Modi's visit will be an opportunity to identify ways to take this forward in various domains such as energy, education, healthcare, food security, fintech, defence and culture, according to the Ministry sources.
It will also be an opportunity to discuss cooperation on global issues, particularly in the context of UAE’s Presidency of COP28 of the UNFCCC and India’s G20 Presidency in which the UAE is a special invitee.
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