INDIA GUEST OF HONOUR IN THE14th OF JULY ACQUIRES 26 RAFALE JETS & 3 SUBMARINES

USPA NEWS - The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron welcomed in Paris the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, guest of honor at the parade on July 14, 2023. This invitation marks the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership that binds the two countries. As soon as he landed in Paris PM Modi tweeted "I thank President @EmmanuelMacron and Mrs. Macron for hosting me at the Élysée Palace this evening,”
Alongside the French President Macron, Prime Minister Modi thus attended the 14th of July parade during which 3 Indian guests and around 240 soldiers from the Indian armed forces marched."Finally, you know how much importance I give to the dialogue between our cultures, which nourishes the grand narrative of our common history. This is a point that we will discuss in detail this evening at the Louvre, with the ambition of sharing our museum expertise with India, of highlighting the exceptional Indian heritage in all its diversity, including religious, but also of multiplying cooperation, whether in music, dance, cinema."

240 INDIAN SOLDIERS PARTICIPATE IN MILITARY PARADE, CHAMPS ELYSEES, AS GUEST OF HONOUR The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron welcomed in Paris the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, guest of honor at the parade on July 14, 2023. This invitation marks the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership that binds the two countries. As soon as he landed in Paris PM Modi tweeted "I thank President @EmmanuelMacron and Mrs. Macron for hosting me at the Élysée Palace this evening,” Alongside the French President Macron, Prime Minister Modi thus attended the 14th of July parade during which 3 Indian guests and around 240 soldiers from the Indian armed forces marched."Finally, you know how much importance I give to the dialogue between our cultures, which nourishes the grand narrative of our common history. This is a point that we will discuss in detail this evening at the Louvre, with the ambition of sharing our museum expertise with India, of highlighting the exceptional Indian heritage in all its diversity, including religious, but also of multiplying cooperation, whether in music, dance, cinema." The major announcements concern the defense domain. Indeed Acquisition Council approved the purchase of 26 Rafales for the Indian Navy, an accord in principle announced by the Indian Defense Ministry. The price is to be negotiated with the French, a statement said. The purchase of three Scorpene submarines, developed by France and Spain, was also approved. The European Parliament passed a resolution on Thursday for “human rights to be integrated into all areas of the EU-India partnership, including in trade.” The resolution called on member states “to systematically and publicly raise human rights concerns” at the highest level (Source: AP) Among the numerous other announcements, PM Modi unveiled the opening of a new Indian consulate in Marseille in France, "the deepening of the relations between the two countries, economic strengthening new initiatives to increase the relationship of new energy green energy, semiconductors, cyber tech and thermal retentions and we will launch YUPI I, a payment platform of India and the establishment of ecosystems" We publish, in the following the Joint statement, full text as it was delivered by the French Presidency.

INDIAN PM MODI HIGHLIGHTS THE STRONG AND HISTORIC TIES OF 25TH NCO-IDINA PARTNERSHIP The Indian Prime Minister Modi also said he has been to the France many times (President Macron also recalled his visit in India in 2018, which he remembered joyfully), except that this 2023’s visit, is one of a kind, as he pointed its support to India and the strength of ties between the two countries, which mark the 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership. “It is a giant in the history of the world that will have a determining role in our future,” he declared. He also highlighted the bilateral exchanging of best expertises from both sides, to enhance the attractiveness, including form the cultural perspective, when it comes to museology…ahead of his gala dinner to be held in his honour at the prestigious Le Louvre, Museum. Not to mention that during the massive military french Parade at Champs Elysee, Indian troops marched and three French-made Indian Rafale jets did a fly-by. The spectacular parade showcased the weapons and military officers marching, before the two heads of state, alongside with the first lady, Brigitte Macron, French Preside of the senate, Gerard Larcher, And of French National Assembly Macron, and the french PM Elisabeth Borne, with Modi at his side, will preside over Friday’s grandiose annual military parade to mark France’s national day.

INDIAN PM MODI ANNOUNCED NEW INDIAN CONSUATE IN MARSEILLE & MAJOR PARTENERSHIPS, INCLUDING WITH TOTAL ENERGY "We welcome the partnership between the Total Energie Group and India Oil for an exchange of LNG and towards clean energy and will participate in the Energies forum of the Indians and the French and strengthen our economy and the business world of the two countries, in the field of Defense" added the Indian Prime Minister. He also welcomed the successful participation of France to Solar Alliance and "our scientific advances and have passed an old exchange with space and the conclusion of new agreements and launches of satellites and called TRIVULS to regularly control and temperature of the earth and grant an increase and cooperation in mathematics and space" proudly recalled, PM Modi.

PRES MACRON & INDIAN PM ARE ON THE SAME PAGE FOR MAINTAINING SUSTAINBALE PEACE IN INDOPACIFIC REGION During the Joint Declaration made by French President Macron and Indian Prime Minister, at Elysee Palace, Narendra Modi, also insisted on his side, on the aspect of geopolitical partnership, joining the words of his French counterpart on the importance of the role of France, allied with India, for the "maintenance of a lasting peace in the Indo zone. Peaceful". This is thus announced a few days before President Macron's next trip, which will go to the Indo Pacific zone represented by 1.5 million French citizens. (By the end of next week) among others in New Caledonia. “As the sovereignty of the Indo Pacific, it is the responsibility of India and France to ensure peace and stability in this region and we are working on a roadmap in the Indo-Pacific to make our participations fruitful and graceful. to the triangular fund for the development of the indo pacific and to create an opportunity for start-ups and thank you to France for leading our research of the oceanographic world and biodiversity in the pacific", declared the Indian Prime Minister Modi