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Paris. It is the second and last day of PM Modi’s (PM Modi) visit to France. There has been agreement on many issues between the two top leaders of India and France. PM Modi and French President Macron have issued a joint statement in front of the media. In a joint statement, President Macron said that he was proud to see the Punjab Regiment here at the Bastille Day parade. We are moving forward on the basis of a historical belief. Together we can find solutions to global crises. We cannot forget the youth. By 2030, France wants to send its 30 thousand students to India. For young Indians who want to pursue higher education in France, we want to have a favorable visa policy.
Thanking President Macro, PM Modi said that today I had the honor of attending this festival as the chief guest. I am happy that to enhance its beauty and dignity, contingents of all the three armies of India participated. We all also saw the flypast of the Indian Rafale aircraft. The ship of our new army was also present at the port of France, that is, we got to see a wonderful picture of our growing cooperation on land and sky together. Yesterday President Micro awarded me the Best National Award of France. This honor is the honor of 140 crore Indians. We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of our growing partnership. On the strong basis of the last 25 years, a roadmap will be prepared for the coming 25 years, in which ambitious targets are being set.
7 big things about the joint statement of both the countries…
PM Modi said, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of our Strategic Partnership. On the strong base of the last 25 years, we are preparing a roadmap for the coming 25 years. Bold and ambitious goals are being set in this.
Both countries are identifying new initiatives to increase cooperation in areas like renewable energy, green hydrogen, artificial intelligence, semiconductor, cyber, digital technology.
An agreement has been reached on the launch of India’s UPI i.e. Unified Payments Interface in France. By 2030, France wants to send its 30 thousand students to India. Favorable visa policy for Indians pursuing higher education in France
Climate change and environmental protection have been our common and main priority. In this direction, we had already established the International Solar Alliance, which has now become a movement.
PM Modi said, Defense cooperation has been a strong pillar of our relations. It is a symbol of deep mutual trust between the two countries. France is an important partner in Make in India and “Self-reliant India”.
We will open a new Indian Consulate in the city of Marseille, in the south of France. We welcome the decision to grant long term visas to people of Indian origin studying in France.
As the Resident Power of the Indo-Pacific, India and France have a special responsibility for peace and stability in the region. We are working on an ‘Indo Pacific Corporation Roadmap’ to give a constructive shape to our cooperation.
