Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held talks in Delhi today
Here are the LIVE updates of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India and his meeting with PM Narendra Modi today:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron Meet; Talks Begin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets French President Emmanuel Macron at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two leaders will discuss ways to further boost ties between India and France. This will be followed by delegation-level talks between the two countries, following which, there will be an exchange of agreements between India and France and a joint press statement by both leaders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets French President Emmanuel Macron at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two leaders will discuss ways to further boost ties between India and France. This will be followed by delegation-level talks between the two countries, following which, there will be an exchange of agreements between India and France and a joint press statement by both leaders.
Other Scheduled Events During French President Emmanuel Macron's India Visit
On Monday, President Macron will also pay a visit to PM Modi's constituency Varanasi. Both leaders will take a boat ride on the Ganga, which will include a private lunch. They will also visit Mirzapur to inaugurate a 100 MW solar power plant - Uttar Pradesh's largest. President Macron and his wife will also visit the Taj Mahal during their visit.
On Monday, President Macron will also pay a visit to PM Modi's constituency Varanasi. Both leaders will take a boat ride on the Ganga, which will include a private lunch. They will also visit Mirzapur to inaugurate a 100 MW solar power plant - Uttar Pradesh's largest. President Macron and his wife will also visit the Taj Mahal during their visit.
President Ram Nath Kovind To Host A Dinner For Heads Of 24 Nations Ahead Of The International Solar Alliance
President Ram Nath Kovind will host a dinner this evening for the leaders of 24 nations who will attend the conference, including French President Macron.
President Ram Nath Kovind will host a dinner this evening for the leaders of 24 nations who will attend the conference, including French President Macron.
French President Macron, PM Modi To Inaugurate The International Solar Alliance Tomorrow
PM Modi and President Macron will co-chair the founding conference of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), tomorrow. The ISA is a flagship Indian initiative launched by PM Modi and the French president on the sidelines of the Paris climate conference in 2015. This meeting will be of great significance against the backdrop of the United States, under President Trump, pulling out of the Paris accord. India and France have pledged to achieve reduction in emissions as committed at Paris. "The ISA is a unique effort that brings the world together to harness solar energy and create a cleaner as well as greener future, said PM Modi in a tweet. Sources in the French government said Mr Macron's visit was decided in a way that coincides with the solar summit "as both leaders are very invested in clean and renewal energy." The Indian government released a video on clean energy hours before President Macron arrived in India. Watch the video below:
PM Modi and President Macron will co-chair the founding conference of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), tomorrow. The ISA is a flagship Indian initiative launched by PM Modi and the French president on the sidelines of the Paris climate conference in 2015. This meeting will be of great significance against the backdrop of the United States, under President Trump, pulling out of the Paris accord. India and France have pledged to achieve reduction in emissions as committed at Paris. "The ISA is a unique effort that brings the world together to harness solar energy and create a cleaner as well as greener future, said PM Modi in a tweet. Sources in the French government said Mr Macron's visit was decided in a way that coincides with the solar summit "as both leaders are very invested in clean and renewal energy." The Indian government released a video on clean energy hours before President Macron arrived in India. Watch the video below:
Roadmap for sustainable energy.
- Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) March 9, 2018
Watch the film highlighting India's #RenewableEnergy journey; tapping rich natural resources of India - wind, hydel and solar power to provide clean energy future for the #NewIndia
via: @mnreindiapic.twitter.com/cjbWy3ub7X
As French President Emmanuel Macron Meets PM Modi, What's The Agenda
Agreements on civil nuclear cooperation, solar energy and transfer of electric mobility for Indian Railways and metro lines linked to smart city projects -- for cities like Pune and Nagpur -- are on the cards. Space cooperation is on the agenda as is a larger framework on naval cooperation. Around 40 business leaders are accompanying the French president.
Agreements on civil nuclear cooperation, solar energy and transfer of electric mobility for Indian Railways and metro lines linked to smart city projects -- for cities like Pune and Nagpur -- are on the cards. Space cooperation is on the agenda as is a larger framework on naval cooperation. Around 40 business leaders are accompanying the French president.
French President Emmanuel Macron And PM Narendra Modi To Hold Bilateral Talks Shortly
The French President will now meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two leaders will discuss ways of taking the India-France partnership forward. This will be followed by delegation-level talks headed by the two leaders shortly after noon. Several agreements are expected to be signed between the two countries. A significant boost to ties are expected in the areas of defence and security, nuclear cooperation and clean energy. Progress on the Rafale deal and the Scorpene submarines are also likely to be discussed.
The two sides will then exchange agreements, followed by a joint press statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Modi.
(File Photo: French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi)
The French President will now meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two leaders will discuss ways of taking the India-France partnership forward. This will be followed by delegation-level talks headed by the two leaders shortly after noon. Several agreements are expected to be signed between the two countries. A significant boost to ties are expected in the areas of defence and security, nuclear cooperation and clean energy. Progress on the Rafale deal and the Scorpene submarines are also likely to be discussed.
The two sides will then exchange agreements, followed by a joint press statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Modi.
(File Photo: French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi)
French President Emmanuel Macron, External Affairs Minister Sushma Sawaraj Meet In Delhi
French President Emmanuel Macron meets External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at the Alliance Francaise in New Delhi.
French President Emmanuel Macron meets External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at the Alliance Francaise in New Delhi.
French President Emmanuel Macron Lays A Wreath At Rajghat, Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
Watch Video: French President Emmanuel Macron's Statement At The Rashtrapati Bhavan
After receiving a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, French President Emmanuel Macron gave a brief statement about India-France relations and how he plans to take the relationship between the two countries forward along with Prime Minister Modi. In his speech, he mentioned three main objectives for his current visit to India. Watch the video to know what they are.
After receiving a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, French President Emmanuel Macron gave a brief statement about India-France relations and how he plans to take the relationship between the two countries forward along with Prime Minister Modi. In his speech, he mentioned three main objectives for his current visit to India. Watch the video to know what they are.
Watch Video: French President Emmanuel Macron Gets Ceremonial Welcome At Rashtrapati Bhavan
French President Emmanuel Macron got a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and welcomed the French President on his arrival. President Macron's wife Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron accompanied him.
French President Emmanuel Macron got a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and welcomed the French President on his arrival. President Macron's wife Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron accompanied him.
French President Emmanuel Macron's Statement At The Rashtrapati Bhavan After Receiving A Ceremonial Welcome
After receiving a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, French President Emmanuel Macron gave a brief statement about India-France relations and how he plans to take the relationship between the two countries forward along with Prime Minister Modi.
Here's what the French President said:
After receiving a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, French President Emmanuel Macron gave a brief statement about India-France relations and how he plans to take the relationship between the two countries forward along with Prime Minister Modi.
Here's what the French President said:
- India and France share a very special relationship, and my visit to India is aimed at taking this forward along with Prime Minister Modi.
- Our aim is to begin a new era in ties between our two countries. For France, India is our priority and has always been. India has been France's first ally in the region. It is the entry point for France in the region, and my aim is to make France the entry point for India to Europe.
- My visit to India has three main objectives. One is to begin a new era in India-France ties and boost our partnership and strategic ties to a new level. France plans to work with India in various sectors to take economic ties to an all-time high. India and France will also increase our cooperation and boost defence ties. Lastly, we aim to counter the rise of global terrorism. The second aim is to battle climate change and take forward to wonderful initiative of the International Solar Alliance, taken by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This shows our commitment to the Paris Climate deal and promote renewable sources of energy. We support India and will invest in India's clean energy sector. We will also help India with the latest technology. The third aim is to boost people-to-people ties. We want France to be an entry point for India to the rest of Europe, just like France considers India as an entry point to Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
- Prime Minister Modi and I will hold bilateral talks and a number of agreements will be signed between the two countries today. My wife and I are also looking forward to a visit to the Taj Mahal tomorrow and a trip to Banaras (Varanasi) the day after. I am also looking forward to inaugurate the largest solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh. The inauguration of the International Solar Alliance is also something that i am looking forward to. This will help India and France take a global leadership role and will be a defining moment for the 21st century.
French President Emmanuel Macron Gets A Ceremonial Welcome At The Rashtrapati Bhavan
French President Emmanuel Macron got a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and welcomed the French President on his arrival. President Macron's wife Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron accompanied him.
French President Emmanuel Macron got a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and welcomed the French President on his arrival. President Macron's wife Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron accompanied him.
French President Emmanuel Macron And PM Narendra Modi Will Hold Bilateral Talks Today
Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron will meet today for detailed talks on boosting ties between their countries. This will be followed by delegation-level talks, where a number of agreements will be signed between India and France. There will also be a joint press statement by the two leaders.
Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron will meet today for detailed talks on boosting ties between their countries. This will be followed by delegation-level talks, where a number of agreements will be signed between India and France. There will also be a joint press statement by the two leaders.
Who Is Accompanying The French President And What Is the Agenda Of His India Visit
President Macron is accompanied by his wife Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron, businessmen and top officials. President Macron's visit is aimed at strengthening the bilateral economic, political and strategic dimensions of our engagement, the foreign ministry said in a statement ahead of his arrival.
President Macron is accompanied by his wife Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron, businessmen and top officials. President Macron's visit is aimed at strengthening the bilateral economic, political and strategic dimensions of our engagement, the foreign ministry said in a statement ahead of his arrival.
French President Reached India Last Evening, Was Welcomed By PM Modi
French President Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in India last evening on his four-day visit, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks to further strengthen ties between the two countries. PM Modi welcomed President Macron by receiving him at the airport in Delhi and greeted him with a hug. President Macron will "spend a lot of time with Prime Minister Narendra Modi," a source in the French presidency has said, adding that the two leaders had "formed a close relationship" during President Macron's first nine months in power.
French President Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in India last evening on his four-day visit, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks to further strengthen ties between the two countries. PM Modi welcomed President Macron by receiving him at the airport in Delhi and greeted him with a hug. President Macron will "spend a lot of time with Prime Minister Narendra Modi," a source in the French presidency has said, adding that the two leaders had "formed a close relationship" during President Macron's first nine months in power.
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