New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Kalamkari Mahabharata painting to French President Emmanuel Macron and a Pochampally silk stole to French First Lady Brigitte Macron, during his visit to France this week as part of a two-nation tour. The hand-crafted Kalamkari painting from Andhra Pradesh showcases India’s rich artistic heritage and took nearly six months to complete. The painting was creating using traditional pen-drawing techniques and depicts scenes from the Mah…
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Paris, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for New Delhi after concluding his successful and ‘productive’ visit to Paris, marking the third leg of his two-nation visit to France and Slovakia, where he participated in multiple summits and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders. This successful visit by Prime Minister Modi “added fresh momentum to the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership and reinforced the shared commitment to advancing cooperation across …
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the India-France friendship will become even stronger in the times to come as he concludes his visit to France.”This visit to France has been extensive when it comes to engagement and outcomes. It began in Nice, where the Bharat Innovates programme was held, followed by Evian for G7 and then in Paris, where I addressed VivaTech 2026 and a large community programme, as well as met CEOs,” the Prime Minister wrote on X.”I am e…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday bid a warm farewell to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the Prime Minister is about to depart from Paris, returning from his successful visit to France and Slovakia.”Spending all these days, between Nice, Evian and Paris, it means a lot to me,” Macron said to PM Modi.”You also have to complete your promise now. In February in India, you have to come with extra time,” PM Modi said to Macron.”In February, I took the commitment I wi…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Showcasing the deep rooted relationship between India and France, also his personal bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday recorded a special farewell video message in Hindi for the Indian leader as he was wrapping up another fruitful trip to France. “Dear friend Narendra, I am very happy that you are in Nice, Evian, or Paris. I am very happy to welcome you here. The friendship between India and France is immortal,” Macron said …
Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava on Monday, the Indian diaspora in Slovakia is eagerly awaiting and “looking forward” to give a rousing welcome to the Prime Minister. On the second leg of his visit, at the invitation of the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Prime Minister Modi arrived on a two-day State Visit to the Slovakia till June 16.Earlier on Sunday evening, PM Modi concluded his successful visit with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice…
Nice, June 15 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Sunday highlighted indigenisation as a key pillar of the Rafale fighter jet deal with France, reaffirming India’s commitment to defence self-reliance and strengthening domestic manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.The Foreign Secretary made these comments during a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs on the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Nice, France.While answering questions regarding the Rafale aircr…
Nice, June 14 (IANS) Nice Mayor Eric Ciotti said on Sunday that Indians are always welcome in the French city, sharing moments of his brief interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”This private meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also an opportunity to warmly thank him for choosing Nice,” Ciotti added.“He (PM Modi) is at home here. Indians are always welcome in our city,” he said.He noted that Nice is open to the world, open to talent, to investors, to entrepreneurs, and to all…
Nice, June 14 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron shared a glimpse video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’’ visit with a latest Bollywood soundtrack, making the diplomatic engagement go viral on social media.President Macron used the hit track “Aari Aari” from the film ‘Dhuradhar: The Revenge’ in a video showing the interaction with PM Modi in Nice, France.PM Modi arrived in Nice on Saturday for an official visit at the invitation of President Macron.Earlier on Sunday, Macron congratulated …
Nice, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday departed for Bratislava from Nice, concluding the first leg of the visit. He is going to pay a State visit to Slovakia from June 14-16 at the invitation of the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.”After a fruitful visit to Nice, France, which resulted in several bilateral outcomes with strong focus on innovation and future tech, PM Narendra Modi has departed for Bratislava,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on social media plat…