PM Modi France Visit LIVE: PM Meets Top Personalities, Discusses Artisan Skill Development With Chanel CEO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was “delighted” to meet aerospace engineer and astronaut Thomas Pesquet in Paris and said, “When it comes to motivating youngsters towards science and space, Thomas Pesquet’s name figures prominently. It was a delight to meet him and exchange views on a wide range of subjects. His energy and insights are very valuable.”

Aerospace engineer and astronaut Thomas Pesquet met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Paris. He told the media, “I think he (PM Modi) is thinking about space in the right way. Space is used in navigation systems, disaster relief, for urban planning and that’s what he is focused on.”

Chanel Global CEO Leena Nair, after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the premier was very keen to to support other women and girls in business. “You could see his passion and commitment. Prime Minister is really interested in ensuring that India is investment hub for everyone,” she said. Discussions were held with PM Modi on the issues pertaining to India’s development, with a particular focus on empowering artisans, especially those engaged in the art of chikankari (traditional embroidery). There were also discussions on how to transform Khadi into a global brand.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met the Global CEO of Chanel, Leena Nair during his meeting with top personalities in Paris. In a tweet he said. “It’s always a delight to meet a person of Indian origin who has made a mark at the world stage. We had a great conversation about ways to further boost skill development among artisans and to make Khadi more popular.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tweet said: “In Paris, I had the opportunity to meet the remarkable Charlotte Chopin. She began practising Yoga at the age of 50. She’s going to turn hundred soon but her passion towards Yoga and fitness has only increased over the years.”

PM Modi met notable dignitaries along with French First Lady Brigitte Macron after attending the Bastille Day military parade in Paris.

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PM Modi met notable dignitaries after attending the Bastille Day military parade in Paris

“This 14 July, soldiers and Rafale aircraft from India are marching and flying alongside our troops. We honour the memory of those who fought with the French in the First World War. We shall never forget,” Macron said in a tweet.

A giant in world history, with a decisive role to play in the future, a strategic partner, a friend. We are proud to welcome India as our guest of honour at the 14 July parade

French President Emmanuel Macron said India is a giant in world history and has a decisive role to play in the future. “A giant in world history, with a decisive role to play in the future, a strategic partner, a friend. We are proud to welcome India as our guest of honour at the July 14 parade,” Macron said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined President Emmanuel Macron for the Bastille Day parade as part of French National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour. Prime Minister Modi is in France for a two-day official visit. The French National Day, or Bastille Day, occupies a special place in the French consciousness as it commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison during the French Revolution in 1789. The Bastille Day parade is the highlight of the celebrations. A 269-member Indian tri-services contingent is participating in the parade. Three Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will also join the flypast on the occasion along with French jets.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets dignitaries at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris, France.

Akash Pandey is also participating in the parade and has been a part of the French Foreign Legion for five years.

Captain Aman Jagtap will be leading the Indian Army’s 23rd Battalion, Punjab Regiment, at the Bastille Day military parade.