Nice Mayor Eric Ciotti expressed a warm welcome to Indians in the French city, citing a positive interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ciotti emphasized that Indians are always embraced in Nice and highlighted the city’s openness to global talent, investors, and partnerships for the future. The Mayor underscored the desire to strengthen ties with India in a spirit of friendship and trust.
During his official visit to Nice, PM Modi engaged in productive discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron, leading to the decision to elevate bilateral relations to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. The visit resulted in significant outcomes focusing on innovation and future technology. PM Modi later departed for Bratislava, concluding the initial leg of his trip, with plans for a State visit to Slovakia from June 14-16.
Expressing gratitude to President Macron for the fruitful discussions, PM Modi emphasized the continuous growth of the India-France partnership. The leaders explored avenues to enhance cooperation in crucial areas such as defence, technology, space, security, counter-terrorism, and innovation. PM Modi’s departure message highlighted the commitment to further scaling the heights of the bilateral relationship.
