PM Modi leaves for UAE after concluding two-day France visit

Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left for the United Arab Emirates after concluding his two-day visit to France. PM Modi described his visit to France as “memorable” and made it more special when he participated in Bastille Day celebrations. He also thanked French President Emmanuel Macron and the people of France for the warmth and hospitality.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi said, “It was a memorable visit to France. It was made even more special as I got to participate in the Bastille Day celebrations. Proud to see the Indian contingent taking part in it.” The parade was wonderful. I am grateful to President @EmmanuelMacron and the French people for the extraordinary warmth and hospitality. May the friendship grow!”

PM Modi, who went on a two-day tour of France, took part in the Bastille Day celebrations on Friday. PM Modi attended the Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées as the guest of honor at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. “On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Indo-French strategic partnership, a 241-member tri-service Indian Armed Forces contingent, led by a military band, also participated in the parade,” the PMO said in a statement. The Indian Army contingent was led by the Punjab Regiment along with the Rajputana Rifles Regiment.

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He also held a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and reviewed the full range of relations. PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron also met top CEOs to discuss ways to diversify business cooperation. On his official Twitter handle, PM Modi said, “The talks with my friend President Emmanuel Macron were very fruitful. We reviewed the full range of India-France relations. I look forward to deepening cooperation in futuristic areas such as green hydrogen, in particular.” Excited about.” renewable energy, AI, semiconductors and more.”

The French President hosted PM Modi for a banquet at the Louvre Museum. In his remarks at the banquet dinner, PM Modi said the world has faced many ups and downs in the last 25 years but the friendship between India and France continues to grow deeper. He also said that both the countries have prepared a roadmap for the next 25 years and their partnership is a force for global good.

Addressing a gala dinner hosted by Macron, PM Modi said, “Over the last 25 years, the world faced many ups and downs and challenging times, but the friendship between France and India continued to deepen. We shared a long and Important work done.” Travel based on mutual understanding, trust and respect. Due to the personal efforts of President Macron, our relations are progressing in every direction.”

“We have prepared a roadmap for the next 25 years. We are contributing not only to the welfare of both countries but also to world peace and security. Our partnership is a force for global good,” Modi said. At the dinner, PM Modi lauded Indo-French relations. He congratulated the people of France on Bastille Day and expressed his pleasure and pride in celebrating the occasion with the people of France.

PM Modi also met the Speaker of the French National Assembly, Yael Browne-Pivet, and other leaders of the National Assembly. During his visit to France, PM Modi was awarded France’s highest honour, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, by French President Emmanuel Macron. PM Modi said in a tweet on Friday, “Earlier today, interacted with President @AssembleeNat @YaelBRAUNPIVET and senior leaders of the National Assembly. We had excellent discussions on a variety of topics aimed at strengthening Indo-French cooperation.”

After concluding his visit to France, PM Modi will travel to Abu Dhabi on July 15. He added that India and the UAE are engaged in various sectors including fintech, defence, security and energy. During his visit, he will call on the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. “From Paris, I will travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for an official visit on 15 July. I look forward to meeting my friend, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. ” PM Modi said in a statement before leaving India.

“Our two countries are linked in a wide range of areas such as trade, investment, energy, food security, science and technology, education, fintech, defence, security and strong people-to-people ties. Last year, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and I Agreed on a roadmap on the future of our partnership, and I look forward to discussing with him how to further deepen our relationship.”

PM Modi said that the UAE will host the 28th Conference of the UNFCCC (COP-28) later this year. He added, “I also look forward to exchanging views on strengthening global cooperation towards energy transition and accelerating climate action to facilitate the implementation of the Paris Agreement. I am confident that the UAE’s My visit will mark the beginning of a new chapter in our comprehensive strategic plan.” Partnerships.”