PM Modi France visit highlights: PM Modi wraps up France trip, embarks on US visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron share a hug at the airport in Marseille, France. PM Modi is departing for Washington, DC, on the second leg of his visit.

PM Modi in a post on X, said, "At Mazargues War Cemetery, we paid homage to the brave souls who embodied valour and sacrifice. Their courage in distant lands and unwavering duty to a greater cause will forever be remembered." 

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, "Yesterday evening, after the CEO's forum meeting, the two leaders travelled together to Marseille in the French presidential aircraft, an exceptional gesture by President Macron and emblematic not only of the deep personal trust between the two leaders but also of the remarkable confidence that they have in each other and that characterizes the relationship as well. 

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron greet the Indian diaspora present to witness the inauguration of the Indian consulate in Marseilles.

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurate the Indian consulate in Marseilles.

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed with the sound of dhols, ahead of the opening of the Indian consulate in Marseilles.

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron meet and interact with the members of the Indian diaspora in Marseilles.

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron lay wreath at Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseilles. The cemetery contains a memorial that honours the memory of Indian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending foreign lands during the World Wars.

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron pay tributes to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the world wars, at Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseilles.

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron pay tributes to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the world wars, at Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseilles.

Earlier, PM Modi met US Vice President Vance, wife Usha and their kids in Paris. He posted images of the Tuesday meeting on X, showing the Vance family including their sons Ewan and Vivek. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Marseille in southern France and paid homage to the memory of freedom fighter V D Savarkar, who attempted a "courageous escape" at the port city.

After reaching Marseille, PM Modi said the visit will witness important programmes aimed at further connecting India and France. He added that the Indian consulate which is being inaugurated will deepen people-to-people linkages.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the Indian diaspora, at a hotel in Marseille.