Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two leaders came to the House to sign agreements and give a joint statement.
The two leaders signed a total of 14 agreements and went on to deliver their address. At Hyderabad House, Macron expressed his excitement to strengthen ties with India. He said, “I aim to have more and more Indian citizens coming to France studying, becoming a partner, creating startups and I want my country to be your best partner in Europe.”
Modi began with greeting the French President, “A few months back, you (President Macron) had welcomed with a warm heart. I am pleased to welcome you in India.” PM Modi further added, “We are not just heads of two democratic states but we are also successors in lands of deep history. India and France’s spiritual connection is old and deep.”
The Prime Minister of India went on to say the defense cooperation between the two countries was deep. He further stated he is glad to continue to build a strong relationship with France.
The French President and his wife visited Rajghat and paid his tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. President Macron also spoke to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
