Ceremony and substance: On the Macron visit, India-France ties
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ceremony and substance: On the Macron visit, India-France ties

The Hindu  

Given the circumstances behind the invitation to the French President Emmanuel Macron, his visit to India last week was always going to be more about symbolism and ceremony than about substance. Not only had the two countries already announced a fairly ambitious “Horizon 2047” relationship road map but they had also stated plans for joint production of military hardware, cutting-edge technology transfers and new purchase deals for French aircraft, engines and submarines. Diplomats had their work cut out for them with the two sides having to prepare for the Republic Day visit with little time to spare, and with so many agreements already announced. Many even speculated whether India had “missed an opportunity” to extend invitations to other partners including from the South Asian neighbourhood or Global South, rather than getting a much-invited France. While they did not demonstrate progress in other areas of cooperation, including big ticket defence hardware deals being negotiated, nuclear cooperation for the long-delayed power project in Jaitapur and for small modular reactors, it is clear that each is a work in progress, demonstrating the continuity in a partnership built on a mutual respect for strategic autonomy, which Mr. Macron said at the presidential banquet was also driven by their shared commitment to “tradition and innovation”.

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PM Modi, Macron hold talks at G20 Summit, vow to deepen space, energy, AI sectors
1 month ago

PM Modi, Macron hold talks at G20 Summit, vow to deepen space, energy, AI sectors

India TV News  

Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a key bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 19th G-20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Monday. PM Modi, Macron vow to deepen defence ties The meeting also saw discussions on advancing defence cooperation, with both nations exploring new avenues for joint military exercises and …

Modi, Macron agree to intensify strategic defence cooperation, push ‘Make in India’
6 months, 1 week ago

Modi, Macron agree to intensify strategic defence cooperation, push ‘Make in India’

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday agreed to intensify strategic defence cooperation, with an increased focus on the “Make in India” initiative, while emphasising that a strong bilateral strategic partnership is crucial for a stable global order. Modi and Macron “agreed to further intensify strategic defence cooperation with increased focus on ‘Make in …

India, France to co-produce defence equipment
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India, France to co-produce defence equipment

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: To lend more weight to the bilateral defence ties, India and France have agreed to tread the path of “co-design, co-development, co-production” of equipment which could be supplied to other friendly countries. “President Macron and PM Modi reiterated their commitment to further deepen the integration between the two countries’ respective defence industrial sectors and work together to identify …

India and France ink defence deal after Macron’s Delhi visit
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India and France ink defence deal after Macron’s Delhi visit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India and France have agreed …

Host of agreements signed with France
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Host of agreements signed with France

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Happy and proud to be with you Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said French President Emmanuel Macron when he extended his greetings for the Republic Day on Friday. The French President concluded his two-day trip to India by visiting the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi, shortly before he took off for Paris. Let’s celebrate,” said President Macron on Friday, …

'Proud To Be With You': French President Macron Joins India's 75th Republic Day Celebrations
10 months, 4 weeks ago

'Proud To Be With You': French President Macron Joins India's 75th Republic Day Celebrations

News 18  

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday witnessed India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations at New Delhi’s majestic Kartavya Path joined by prominent leaders including Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh among others. pic.twitter.com/e5kg1PEc0p — Emmanuel Macron January 26, 2024 French President Macron was Macron later shared a post on social media platform X with …

French President Macron arrives in India, where he'll be chief guest at National Day celebrations
10 months, 4 weeks ago

French President Macron arrives in India, where he'll be chief guest at National Day celebrations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The French president arrived in …

France’s Macron tours historic sites with India’s Modi and will be the chief guest for Republic Day
10 months, 4 weeks ago

France’s Macron tours historic sites with India’s Modi and will be the chief guest for Republic Day

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — French President Emmanuel Macron toured historic sites in western India with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and was set to be the chief guest at the country’s national day celebrations. The two leaders were expected to continue discussions on India’s plans to purchase 26 French Rafale fighter aircraft for its navy, approved by India’s Defense Acquisition …

Roadshow, fort tour and more: R-Day chief guest Macron's plans in India
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Roadshow, fort tour and more: R-Day chief guest Macron's plans in India

Firstpost  

France’s Emmanuel Macron will be in India on 25 and 26 January. Macron, the president of France, will be India’s chief guest for its 75th Republic Day celebrations. France’s president Emmanuel Macron will be India’s chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations. So I think that is something on which at least useful discussions can take place.” Ahead of Prime …

French President Macron in India for Republic Day: Visiting Amber Fort to holding road show | Full schedule
10 months, 4 weeks ago

French President Macron in India for Republic Day: Visiting Amber Fort to holding road show | Full schedule

India TV News  

French President Emmanuel Macron, who will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations at Delhi's Kartavya Path on January 26, is scheduled to reach Jaipur on Thursday. HERE IS HIS FULL SCHEDULE The French president's aircraft is scheduled to land at Jaipur airport at 2.30 pm PM Modi to welcome Macron at around 5.30 pm, and the two …

Alliance of mutual concerns and interests
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Alliance of mutual concerns and interests

Hindustan Times  

The joint statement issued on May 4, 2022, after the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to France, asserted that “the strategic partnership is anchored on the solid bedrock of deep and consistent mutual trust, abiding faith in strategic autonomy, unwavering commitment to international law, and belief in a multipolar world shaped by reformed and effective multilateralism”. It, inter alia, stated that …

Defence, business ties in focus as French president Macron begins India visit
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Defence, business ties in focus as French president Macron begins India visit

Hindustan Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, who will attend the 75th Republic Day celebrations as chief guest, will arrive in Jaipur on Thursday and hold in-depth talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to further bilateral cooperation and finalise new initiatives in a variety of key areas, the French embassy in Delhi said in a statement on the eve of the visit. Read …

French President Macron's visit may give push to India-EU trade deal talks: GTRI
11 months ago

French President Macron's visit may give push to India-EU trade deal talks: GTRI

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations is likely to give a fillip to the ongoing talks for a comprehensive trade agreement between India and EU, economic think tank GTRI said on January 24. Expanding defence cooperation, economic relationship The Global Trade Research Initiative said that Mr. Macron’s visit is expected …

Exclusive: PM Modi's grand Republic Day welcome plans for Emmanuel Macron
11 months ago

Exclusive: PM Modi's grand Republic Day welcome plans for Emmanuel Macron

India Today  

At short notice, a long-term friend arrives. The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, will visit India as the Chief Guest for India’s 75th Republic Day from January 25-26, 2024. LAST SIX MODI-MACRON MEETINGS 1 Dec: On the sidelines of the COP 28 Summit in Dubai 22 Nov: VC G20 Leaders’ Summit 10 Sep: Bilateral meeting over lunch, G-20 …

‘Royal’ welcome planned for Macron as he arrives for Republic Day
11 months ago

‘Royal’ welcome planned for Macron as he arrives for Republic Day

The Hindu  

India will organise a “rich and extensive” programme for French President Emmanuel Macron’s two-day visit next week, when he will travel to Jaipur and then to Delhi as the chief guest for Republic Day, according to sources. A special focus will be on “digital collaboration” and, in particular, on implementing a grand announcement made last June during Mr. Modi’s visit …

French President Emmanuel Macron to be Republic Day chief guest
11 months ago

French President Emmanuel Macron to be Republic Day chief guest

India Today  

French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Invitation to Macron for the Republic Day celebrations comes amid a rapid upswing in ties between the two countries, including in the areas of defence and security, clean energy, trade and investment and new technologies. The French President will first arrive in Jaipur …

French President Macron to arrive in Jaipur on January 25 for bilateral meeting with PM Modi
11 months ago

French President Macron to arrive in Jaipur on January 25 for bilateral meeting with PM Modi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to arrive in Jaipur on January 25 for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day ahead of the 75th Republic Day celebrations where he has been invited as the chief guest this year. His bilateral meeting with PM Modi will cover various sectors including defence, space, energy, maritime security, …

Ajit Doval, French top official hold talks in Delhi ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's India visit
11 months, 1 week ago

Ajit Doval, French top official hold talks in Delhi ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's India visit

India TV News  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday met French diplomatic advisor Emmanuel Bonne ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India as chief guest on Republic Day. The French top official is in India to prepare for Macron's visit in line with the vision of the two leaders for the future of the India-France strategic partnership. In a post shared …

French President Emmanuel Macron accepts PM Modi’s invite, to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations
1 year ago

French President Emmanuel Macron accepts PM Modi’s invite, to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations next January, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday. On Mr. Macron’s invite, Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year was Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day parade in Paris on July 14. Accepting the invite from the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Macron said …

Macron visits Bangladesh to ‘consolidate’ France’s Indo-Pacific push
1 year, 3 months ago

Macron visits Bangladesh to ‘consolidate’ France’s Indo-Pacific push

Al Jazeera  

French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Bangladesh in a bid to “consolidate” his country’s Indo-Pacific strategy and counterbalance a “new imperialism” in a region where China’s influence is increasingly being extended. “Bangladesh is progressively retrieving its place on the world stage,” Macron said, speaking after he arrived in the capital, Dhaka, on Sunday after the Group of 20 summit in …

Indo-French Ties Timeless, says PM
1 year, 5 months ago

Indo-French Ties Timeless, says PM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the connection between India and France goes beyond the constraints of time, resonating through their shared values and igniting their collective dreams. He responded to a tweet by French President Emmanuel Macron, who shared a brief video of Modi's visit to France, cherishing the trip. Actor R. Madhavan, who attended …

On Emmanuel Macron's 'to the people of India' video, PM Modi says 'I will always...'
1 year, 5 months ago

On Emmanuel Macron's 'to the people of India' video, PM Modi says 'I will always...'

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that the bond between India and France transcends time, resonating with their shared principles, and that, he will always cherish his recent visit to the European nation. He was responding to President Emmanuel Macron's video, offering a glimpse of Modi's visit to France, shared on his Twitter profile. Thank you my friend, President Emmanuel …

India’s Modi and France’s Macron agree on defense ties but stand apart on Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s Modi and France’s Macron agree on defense ties but stand apart on Ukraine

Associated Press  

PARIS — India is close to buying new French warplanes and submarines and played a starring role in France’s Bastille Day celebrations Friday. But for all the camaraderie on display this week between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, their two countries remain sometimes-awkward allies. Modi called for peace efforts in Ukraine to end Russia’s war …

PM Modi in France live | India is ‘a giant in world history,’ says French President Macron; ‘may the bond deepen further,’ responds PM Modi; Modi attended French Bastille Day celebrations as Chief Gue
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi in France live | India is ‘a giant in world history,’ says French President Macron; ‘may the bond deepen further,’ responds PM Modi; Modi attended French Bastille Day celebrations as Chief Gue

The Hindu  

July 14, 2023 12:36 pm | Updated July 15, 2023 01:30 am IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exhorted the business leaders of India and France to work towards accelerating the journey of friendship between the two countries. French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday hosted a banquet dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Louvre Museum here. Earlier today, …

France’s Bastille Day celebrations: PM Modi to be Guest of Honour
1 year, 5 months ago

France’s Bastille Day celebrations: PM Modi to be Guest of Honour

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive a prestigious recognition during his visit to France, as he will be the guest of honour at the Bastille Day 2023 military parade. As a symbolic display of cooperation, the Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets, purchased from France in 2015, will participate in the fly-past over the renowned Arc de Triomphe. …

PM in France, Talks with Macron Today
1 year, 5 months ago

PM in France, Talks with Macron Today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to France with “fruitful” meetings with his French counterpart Elisabeth Borne and Senate President Gerard Larcher on Thursday. Prior to his departure from New Delhi on Thursday morning, the Prime Minister had said that his visit is 'special' as he will join his 'friend', France's President Emmanuel Macron, on Friday …

Confident my visit will provide new impetus to our strategic partnership, says PM Modi as he departs for France
1 year, 5 months ago

Confident my visit will provide new impetus to our strategic partnership, says PM Modi as he departs for France

Firstpost  

PM Modi said this visit of France is particularly special as he would be joining Macron for the French National Day, or Bastille Day celebrations in Paris as the Guest of Honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for his “special” visit to France. ‘Look forward to holding wide-ranging discussions’ “I look forward to meeting President Macron and holding wide-ranging …

Co-development rather than co-production will be focus of India-France ties, sources say
1 year, 5 months ago

Co-development rather than co-production will be focus of India-France ties, sources say

The Hindu  

Co-development, rather than co-production, will be the focus of India-France ties, as the two countries prepare to mark 25 years of their strategic partnership next week, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Paris to attend France’s National day parade. On July 6, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval received his French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel …

India's relationship with each country stands on its own: MEA on if PM Modi's visit to France is to counter China
1 year, 5 months ago

India's relationship with each country stands on its own: MEA on if PM Modi's visit to France is to counter China

Firstpost  

Speaking in the context of if these visits are to counter Chinese influence, he said, “Our relationships stand on their own with each of these countries and we would certainly like to strengthen and deepen them”. India’s relationship with each country stands on its own, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, adding that there are a number of …

French President Macron's advisor in Delhi, to hold talks with Ajit Doval
1 year, 5 months ago

French President Macron's advisor in Delhi, to hold talks with Ajit Doval

Hindustan Times  

Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to arrive in the Indian Capital for a day trip on Thursday to finalize the bilateral agenda and possible outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two day visit to Paris next week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to France on July 13-14 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel …

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss entire gamut of bilateral ties
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss entire gamut of bilateral ties

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 20 held a productive bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed a broad range of issues including cooperation in trade and economic spheres, co-production and manufacturing in the defence sector and civil nuclear cooperation. The leaders took stock of the entire gamut of India-France bilateral relations," the Prime Minister's Office tweeted. Leaders …

How should India view Macron’s visit? - The Hindu
1 year, 8 months ago

How should India view Macron’s visit? - The Hindu

The Hindu  

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Overcoming differences: The Hindu Editorial on India’s new push for stronger ties with Europe
2 years, 7 months ago

Overcoming differences: The Hindu Editorial on India’s new push for stronger ties with Europe

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his tour to Europe this week by dropping in on French President Emmanuel Macron, who was re-elected recently. However, they also discussed mitigating the war’s “knock-on” effects, and Mr. Macron invited India to cooperate with the Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission initiative for food security in the most vulnerable countries, particularly in terms of wheat …

France and India call for immediate end to Ukraine hostilities
2 years, 7 months ago

France and India call for immediate end to Ukraine hostilities

Hindustan Times  

India and France on Wednesday called for "an immediate cessation of hostilities" in Ukraine, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi again stopping short of condemning Russia's invasion of its neighbour. "France and India expressed their deep concern over the humanitarian crisis and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine," Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron said in a joint statement after they met …

PM Modi thanks Macron for 'brief but fruitful' France visit; 3-day Europe tour concludes
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi thanks Macron for 'brief but fruitful' France visit; 3-day Europe tour concludes

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked France President Emmanuel Macron and the French government for the “warm hospitality”. Mentioning that his visit to France was “brief but a very fruitful one”, PM Modi said that the two leaders spoke on various subjects, including “bilateral as well as global issues". French president Emmanuel Macron and PM Modi “My visit to …

Modi-Macron Friendship Has Placed India-France Ties on Terra Firma
2 years, 7 months ago

Modi-Macron Friendship Has Placed India-France Ties on Terra Firma

News 18  

It is said that the French are guided by the ‘heart’ while voting in the first round of the Presidential elections and the ‘head’ during the second. A Bridge to European Union Though India and France have enjoyed a long-standing relationship, the turning point came in 1998 when France refused to join the high-decibel western chorus criticising India’s nuclear tests …

French President Emmanuel Macron tweets in Hindi, PM Modi reciprocates gesture
3 years, 1 month ago

French President Emmanuel Macron tweets in Hindi, PM Modi reciprocates gesture

India Today  

French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted in Hindi on Saturday after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome. pic.twitter.com/dLW6kwFBXG — Narendra Modi October 30, 2021 Meanwhile, the Prime Minister's Office informed that the two leaders had “productive discussions” on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. pic.twitter.com/e8QgT6rkVy — PMO India October 30, 2021 …

PM Modi thanks French President Macron for medical aid in fight against Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi thanks French President Macron for medical aid in fight against Covid-19

India Today  

In a telephonic conversation on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for the assistance rendered by France to India in battling the deadly second wave of coronavirus in the country. We also discussed bilateral, regional and global issues, including cooperation in climate action and Indo-Pacific.— Narendra Modi May 26, 2021 A press statement from the Prime …

France's Macron Shares Solidarity Message in Hindi, Says Working to Provide Support to India
3 years, 7 months ago

France's Macron Shares Solidarity Message in Hindi, Says Working to Provide Support to India

News 18  

Hours after promising aids to help India battle the pandemic, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday put out a message of solidarity on Facebook in Hindi. The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said it is carrying out an “exceptional solidarity mission” to assist Indian people following a call for support by French President Emmanuel Macron. “At the request …

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