Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting French President Francois Hollande in Paris. On agenda of the talks are critical defence and nuclear issues as well as terrorism. Here are the live updates:
- President Hollande and PM Modi enjoy a boat ride on Seine
PM @narendramodi and President Hollande during the boat ride. pic.twitter.com/SwagUx3Hhs
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 10, 2015
The boat ride on the River Seine. pic.twitter.com/igCxkpPL7J
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 10, 2015
- Terrorism is expanding and there is need for extensive strategy to deal with it: PM Modi
- I'm glad to announce that we will facilitate Electronic System for Travel Authorization for French citizens travelling to India: PM Modi
- We will also cooperate in modernization of Indian Railways: PM Modi
- I met French industry. Am sure French companies will increase investment in India: PM Modi
I met French industry. Am sure French companies will increase investment in India: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/6Hy2kO9qFT
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 10, 2015
- President Hollande has extended full cooperation in our 'Make In India' campaign in Defence sector which is not just a program but an ambition: PM Modi
President @fhollande has supported @makeinindia initiative especially in defence sector: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 10, 2015
- France is one of India’s closest friends and most dependable partners, says PM Modi
France is among India 's most valued friend: PM @narendramodi speaks at the Joint Press Meet. pic.twitter.com/vhTthaVyDe
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 10, 2015
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France can contribute immensely in development of India, it will help in economic growth of France as well: PM Modi
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Glad that France will work with us on urban heritage and tourism sectors: PM Modi
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India and France have completed 50 years in space cooperation, glad we have released a joint postal stamp today: PM Modi
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We have requested 36 Rafale jets in fly-away condition as quickly as possible: PM Modi
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We are two democratic countries with same values and principles: PM Modi
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This visit indicates our deep and close relationship with France: PM Modi
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This is my first visit to Europe and I have begun with France: PM Modi
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I thank French people for the welcome I received: PM Modi
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The two countries signed an agreement on proceeding forward on the atomic project of Jaitapur: Hollande
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All of you are aware of Rafale issue, I will leave it to PM to express the contents of our discussion: Hollande
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But we also have a global responsibility,we have a role to play in terms of stability, security and peace: Hollande
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Our partnership is not merely a partnership restricted to economy, we want high level growth in both countries: Hollande
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France supports India so that this very big country becomes a permanent member of UN security Council: Hollande
- We have numerous joint projects in field of missiles, submarines as well as aircrafts: Hollande
- France and India working together in order to ensure stability and environment of peace: Hollande
- PM Modi and President Hollande are issuing a joint statement at Élysée Palace.
- A stamp has been released to commemorate 50 years of space cooperation.
India-France release stamps on 50 years of space cooperation. pic.twitter.com/zsgfux8JN5
— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 10, 2015
India-France discuss bringing perpetrators & conspirators of terrorist attacks to justice. pic.twitter.com/a8mdYZAIuJ
— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 10, 2015
- India-France sign 17 agreements and make 3 announcements after discussions between PM Modi, President Hollande: MEA
India-France sign 17 agreements & make 3 announcements after discussions between PM @narendramodi & Prez @fhollande pic.twitter.com/NqBzZOushR
— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 10, 2015
- France will help in the development of three smart cities in India, including Pondicherry and Nagpur: Hollande
The signing of agreements is underway in Paris. PM @narendramodi and President @fhollande are witnessing the signing pic.twitter.com/nYnhjaCuZq
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 10, 2015
- Agreements being signed between India and France at Élysée Palace.
- France will invest 2 billion Euros in India, President Hollande announces.
- The two leaders are reviewing relations, discuss defence, nuclear, economical, cultural, educational and people to people ties.
- India-France leaders review relations.Discuss defence, nuclear, econ, cultural, educational & people 2 people ties. pic.twitter.com/SP55UTvAFM
— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 10, 2015
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France has thanked India for enormous efforts in Yemen evacuation.
France thanks India for enormous efforts in Yemen evacuation. pic.twitter.com/4L4Vggy5KC
— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 10, 2015
- Release of terrorist accused of heinous crime of Mumbai terror attack (Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi) is deeply shocking: Hollande
- PM Narendra Modi meets French President Francois Hollande. Both leaders pose for photographs.
PM @narendramodi and President @fhollande meet in Paris. pic.twitter.com/epp7MqtDlj
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 10, 2015
- PM Narendra Modi arrives for tete-a-tete with French President Francois Hollande.
One-on-one meeting between PM Shri @narendramodi and H.E. Francois Hollande, President of France pic.twitter.com/UgXtPJil3e
— PIB India (@PIB_India) April 10, 2015
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Francois Hollande on Friday and discuss critical defence and nuclear issues as well as terrorism.
Informing about PM Modi's interactions with French delegation, the MEA spokesperson said, "PM's meeting with CEOs focused on infrastructure and defence with idea of "Make In India" on mind."
Akbaruddin summed that PM's interest was to get investments to India.
"Smart cities, waste management, cleaning Ganga, high speed trains were focused on," he said, and added, "Make in India in defence being a priority for PM was an idea that was shared."
The two nations delved upon the scourge of terrorism as well. "(There is) solidarity that India and France have about working together on counter-terrorism," said Akbaruddin.
"I can confirm that we expect progress on defence front. Have been working on these but calls are taken by leaders of countries," he added.
26/11 mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi's release too found a mention in the talks.
"In context of fighting against terrorism, twice French delegation raised issue of unfortunate release of Lakhvi in Pakistan," Akbaruddin informed.
"The French delegation shared the view that this (Lakhvi's release) wasn’t good news for India or the world. And they strongly expressed solidarity for India," he added.
"PM Modi said terrorism knows no border. (There was a) reflection of commonality of views against terrorism by India and France," the MEA spokesperson summed up.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi went to the French National Assembly and met with President of the National Assembly Claude Bartolone.
Prime Minister Modi is visiting France as part of his three-nation tour for the first time since assuming office last year.
He is scheduled to visit the World War-I memorial and pay tribute to about 10,000 Indians, who lost their lives while fighting alongside France.
He will seek to speed up price negotiations for the building of two reactors by state-run Areva SA of 1,650 megawatts each in Maharashtra.
