Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a three-nation tour, arrived in Paris for bilateral meetings with his French counterpart Edouard Philippe and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Cette visite s’ajoutera au chemin parcouru lors des précédentes interactions avec les dirigeants français. pic.twitter.com/SVsw1UNDXs
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 22, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held wide-ranging talks with French President Emmanuel Macron during which the two leaders discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interests to further boost the comprehensive strategic partnership.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi warmly received by the President of French Republic Emmanuel Macron at Chateau de Chantilly for a historic bilateral summit. @MEAIndia@PMOIndia @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/3WQlUlFv4J
— India in France (@Indian_Embassy) August 22, 2019
“This visit will add to the ground covered during previous interactions with the French leadership,” Modi wrote on Twitter ahead of his talks with Macron at Chateau de Chantilly, one of the finest jewels of French cultural heritage, located about 50km north of Paris.
India-France Joint Statement on Visit of Prime Minister to France
A bold and ambitious vision
India-France Joint Statement on Visit of Prime Minister @narendramodi to France at https://t.co/nBADjxF3jR. pic.twitter.com/yRpUYvsC5G
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 22, 2019
India, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally, no third party should incite violence: Prez Macron
In a joint press statement after the talks, President Macron said that Prime Minister Modi briefed him about the recent decision taken by India on Jammu and Kashmir and that it is in their sovereignty.
#WATCH: France President #EmmanuelMacron says, “PM @narendramodi told me everything about Kashmir & the situation in J&K. I said Pakistan & India will have to find a solution together & no third party should interfere or incite violence.” pic.twitter.com/Io1Vl2kDuA
— NewsMobile (@NewsMobileIndia) August 22, 2019
“I told him that India and Pakistan will have to find a solution to the issue and no third party should interfere or incite violence in the region,” Macron said.
He said that peace should be maintained in the region and peoples’ rights should be protected.
“I will also speak to Pakistan Prime Minister after a few days and tell him that the talks should be held bilaterally,” the French president said.
1st of the 36 Rafale fighter aircraft will be handed over to India next month: PM Modi
PM @narendramodi: We’re happy that 1st of the 36 #Rafale fighter aircraft will be handed over to India next month. #France is the first country with which we have signed civil nuclear arrangement. pic.twitter.com/NMQyw5JEEQ
— NewsMobile (@NewsMobileIndia) August 22, 2019
India, France Have a 100 year old friendship: PM Modi
In his departure statement, the prime minister said his visit to France reflects the strong strategic partnership which the two countries deeply value and share. “India and France have excellent bilateral ties, which are reinforced by a shared vision to cooperate for further enhancing peace and prosperity for our two countries and the world at large,” the prime minister said.
He said the strong strategic and economic partnership is complemented by a shared perspective on major global concerns such as terrorism and climate change. “I am confident that this visit will further promote our long-standing and valued friendship with France for mutual prosperity, peace and progress,” Modi said.
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