Bolstering Bharat-France relationship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron held strategic meeting on wide range of topics such as cooperation in areas of defence and security, in the Indo-Pacific region, trade, climate change, nuclear energy and mobility of students and professionals at 19th century Taj Rambagh Palace.
Both nations are eyeing to seal two mega defence agreements providing for Bharat’s procurement of 26 Rafale-M (marine version) fighter jets and three French designed Scorpene submarines.
Ahead of the discussion, the guest received a red-carpet welcome in the Pink City and went for joint roadshow with the host PM from the astronomical observation site of Jantar Mantar to the iconic Hawa Mahal.
Feeling elated over Bharat visit of his “friend” President Macron, PM Modi on X post mentioned Rajasthan is “a land with rich culture, heritage and talented people” adding that his presence in the Republic Day celebrations in Delhi is “a matter of great pride” that will “not only strengthen the ties between the two nations but will also add a significant chapter to the shared history of friendship and collaboration”.
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Macron later toured the grand Amber Fort located on the Aravalli range on the outskirts of Jaipur.
PM Modi was the guest of honour at the prestigious Bastille Day Parade in Paris in July last.
The discussions aim to consolidate the ambitious renewal of the Bharat-France strategic partnership outlined in the ‘Horizon 2047 Roadmap’, initiated during the leaders’ meeting in Paris on July 14. Horizon 2047 serves as a blueprint to significantly strengthen ties, marking the centenary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
