PM's visit to France and UAE to set a Strategic benchmark

Accepting the invitation of the French President Emmanuel Macron, for Bastille Day Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Paris, France on 13th July,2023 morning. PM will be on an International visit to France for 13-14 July, 2023 followed by a visit to UAE starting on 15th July, 2023.

 

The French visit will commence with the PM's arrival at Paris at around 4 PM IST and will receive a Ceremonial welcome at Orly Airport followed by  the senate at around 7:30 PM IST and meet the President of senate, Mr. Gerrad Larcher. At around 8:30 PM IST, he will meet his French counterpart, Ms Elisabeth Borne.

 

An address to the Indian community by the PM is scheduled at around 11 PM IST at La Seine Musicale. Thereafter, at around 00:30 AM IST, he will arrive at Elysee Palace for a private dinner hosted by the French President.

 

On Thursday the Prime Minister stated that he looks forward to meeting President Macron and holding wide-ranging discussions on taking forward this longstanding and time-tested partnership over the next 25 years, as this year marks the 25th anniversary of France-India strategic relations.

 

On his visit PM will be interacting with french dignitaries and top CEOs of both the countries. The PM also noted the two nations' close cooperation in a number of areas, such as defense, space, civil nuclear, the blue economy, trade, investment, education, culture, and people-to-people ties. They collaborate on regional and international concerns as well.

 

The PM will be taking part in Balliste Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour. An Indian tri-services contingent will be part of the Bastille Day Parade, while Indian Air Force aircraft will perform a fly-past on the occasion.

 

The Indian community at Paris is eagerly awaiting the PM's arrival. The Indians are enthusiastically awaiting to welcome the PM and to represent the community by performing arts and present a specially designed turban etc.

 

Followed by his visit to France, PM Modi will depart for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for an Official visit on 15th July, 2023. He tweeted that he looks forward to meeting the President of the country and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He mentioned the notable collaboration between India and the UAE in the fields of fintech, defense, security, and energy.

 

PM Modi is also considering discussing with the President of UAE the previous year, an agreed Roadmap on the future of the two nation's partnership.

 

Prime Minister Modi stated that UAE will be hosting the 28th Conference of Parties of the UNFCCC (COP-28) later this year. He further added he also looks forward to exchanging views on strengthening global cooperation towards accelerating climate action to facilitate the energy transition and implementation of the Paris Agreement. He mentioned that he is confident that his visit to UAE will usher in a new chapter in the two countries' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

 

This three day official international visit is expected to set a benchmark in strategic relations development bilaterally with both the countries.

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