French President Emmanuel Macron Addresses French Community At Embassy In Delhi

The French community at the French Embassy in India was met by visiting President Emmanuel Macron on Friday evening.

Additionally, the French community was addressed at the Resident of France in the national capital, as reported by the Embassy of France in India.

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Macron addresses French Community at the Embassy

In India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the French President, who served as the Chief Guest at India's 75th Republic Day celebrations today, concludes the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the Strategic Partnership between India and France. This visit represents a unique reciprocal exchange, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France on its National Day in July 2023.

Here are some of the top highlights of the India-France relationship:

• A series of high-profile meetings throughout 2023 have been engaged in by the two leaders, underscoring the strength and depth of the bilateral relationship.
• Various global platforms, including the COP 28 Summit in Dubai, the G20 Leaders' Summit, and the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, have been the arenas for their interactions.
• President Macron was notably the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Celebrations in France in July 2023.
• This visit by President Macron marks the sixth time a French leader has been invited as the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day, continuing a tradition that began with President Jacques Chirac in 1976.
• PM Modi's last visit to France for Bastille Day in July 2023 was a spectacle of symbolism and substance.
• The visit showcased strong bonds between the two nations, including a tri-service Indian armed forces contingent marching at Champs-Elysees and a spectacular flypast by Rafale jets.
• PM Modi was honoured with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour during the visit, a prestigious recognition in France.
• A State Banquet at the Louvre Museum and a private dinner at Elysee highlighted the grandeur of the occasion.
• The Prime Minister also addressed the Indian community at La Seine Musicale during his visit.
• Upon his arrival at the Jaipur International Airport earlier on Thursday, the French President was received by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra, and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.
• In Jaipur, discussions on bilateral ties and exchanges of perspectives on a wide range of bilateral and global issues took place between the French President and PM Modi.