With Paris visit, Narendra Modi's 'fruitful' Europe trip ends - in Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and the two leaders discussed at length about bilateral as well as global issues and agreed on an ambitious agenda for the next phase of the India-France Strategic Partnership. (Pic: ANI)

"Delighted, as always, to meet my friend President @EmmanuelMacron. We talked at length about bilateral as well as global issues. India and France are proud developmental partners with our partnership spread across different sectors," Modi tweeted in English and French languages along with a photograph of him and Macron hugging each other. (Pic: ANI)

Prime Minister Modi has invited President Macron to visit India at the earliest possible opportunity. PM Modi emplaned for India after the conclusion of his engagements in Paris on Wednesday (May 4).

India and France expressed serious concern about the humanitarian situation and violation of human rights in Afghanistan while calling for an inclusive and representative government in the country. The two leaders are expected to have also discussed how to ensure the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and mitigate the global economic consequences of this conflict. (Pic: ANI)

 

Soon after his arrival in Paris, Modi had described France as one of India's strongest partners, with both countries cooperating in diverse areas. His visit comes during the French presidency of the European Union. It also coincides with the 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and France. (pic: ANI)

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended the second India-Nordic Summit, in the Danish capital Copenhagen, on Wednesday. The summit primarily focused on post-pandemic economic recovery, climate change, renewable energy, and the evolving global security scenario. (Pic: ANI)

 

 

PM Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian diaspora in the European nations he visited. Here he is seen acknowledging the greetings of the desi diaspora in Paris. (Pic: PTI)