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PM Modi's Foreign Visit Nation

NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN
INDIA AND FRANCE

n �greement on the la�nch of ��� ��nified
Payments Interface) in France.
n Decision to connect the start-up and
innovation ecosystems of both the countries.
n Agreed to keep climate change and
environmental protection on top priority.
n Agreed to work fast on the roadmap for blue
economy and ocean governance.
n Both the countries decided to move forward on
a joint initiative against single use plastic.
n Long term agreement for export of LNG PM GAVE GIFTS
INDIA'S PRIDE AND GLORY n France. n PM Modi gifted French President Emmanuel
between Indian Oil and Total company of

Decision to work together in the field of new
Macron an artwork of Royal Veena carved in
technology, submarines and naval ships in the
sandalwood. This veena of two and a half feet
defense sector.
SEEN IN FRANCE n New agreements with the Space Agency. n is very special because of its carvings and the
stories made on it.
This includes the work of making the TRISHNA
satellite to monitor the temperature and
PM Modi gifted a silk saree in a sandalwood
Macron. This Pochampally Ikat silk saree
n atmosphere of the sea and the earth. box to Brigitte Macron, wife of French President
The new Indian Consulate will be opened in the
from Pochampally city of Telangana, India
city of Marseille in the south of France.
encapsulates the beauty, craftsmanship and
A spectacular sight was seen on the land of France. The country's Prime Minister n France will join as a partner in the new National cultural heritage of India.
Narendra Modi was the guest of honour at the National Day celebrations of France Museum to be built in Delhi.
and the Indian soldiers of the three armed forces participated in the Bastille Day n India and France will always be together in the MEETING WITH THE
parade here. This moment made every Indian feel proud. Also once again the fight against terrorism. PRESIDENT OF COP 28
world community saw the growing power of India. In the new partnership between n Agreed on concrete action to end cross-border
terrorism.
India and France, India's 'power show' was shown in France. During Prime Minister PM Modi met Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, President-elect
Narendra Modi's foreign visit from July 13 to 15, India signed several important of COP 28 and Group CEO of Abu Dhabi National
Oil Company, in Abu Dhabi. PM Modi apprised
agreements with France and the United Arab Emirates. about the efforts of India on International
Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient
Infrastructure, International Year of Millets
n 14 July 2023, Prime Minister Narendra and French constitutions. and Mission Lifestyle for Environment. Energy
Modi attended the Bastille Day Parade on When Prime Minister Modi participated in the cooperation was also discussed.
Othe Champs Elysees. A 241-member Indian program of the Indian community in Paris, despite
Armed Forces contingent from all the three services the digital world, Indians living in France from far
participated in the parade led by the military band and wide reached the venue to hear and see Prime held in every nook and corner of that country. The to people connect and mutual trust between the
on the occasion. The Indian Army contingent Minister Modi. In the program, Prime Minister Modi entire ��2� group is loo�ing at India's potential. two countries is the strongest foundation of this
was led by the Punjab Regiment along with the said that wherever we Indians go, we definitely India's experience and India's efforts are proving partnership. The �amaste �rance festival is held
Rajputana Rifles. Rafale jets of the Indian Air Force make a mini India. helpful to the world in dealing with challenges in France and the Bonjour India program is held in
from the 101 Squadron from Hasimara were part Prime Minister Modi said that today the world like climate change, global supply chain, terrorism India. Heritage, history, art, culture, fashion, films of
of the fly past during the parade. July 14 marks the is moving towards the new world order. India's and extremism. both the countries, all these connect India-France.
anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison strength and India's role are changing very fast. India and France are tackling many challenges of Addressing the Indian community, PM Modi said,
in 1789 during the French Revolution, symbolizing India is currently the chairman of G-20. For the first the 21st century. Therefore in the present context ��hen I came to �rance in 2�1�, I went to �euve
the democratic values of 'Liberty, Equality time this is happening under the chairmanship of the importance of strategic partnership between Chapelle. Then I paid tribute to the thousands of
and Fraternity', the central theme of both the Indian a country when more than 200 meetings are being India and France has increased even more. People Indian soldiers who were martyred in the �irst

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