Emmanuel Macron News

Narendra Modi, in a significant announcement, has declared that Indian students pursuing a master's degree in France will now be granted an extended post-study visa lasting five years, as opposed to the previous two-year work visa.  PM Modi made this announcement during his address to the Indian community at LA Seine Musicale in Paris, where he was warmly welcomed by the attendees. This change in visa policy aims to facilitate opportunities for Indian students in France. "The last time I came to France, it was decided that Indian students studying in France would be given a two-year post-study work visa.

Check all LIVE updates on PM Modi's France visit here. “Glimpses from a memorable community program in Paris. Gratitude to all those who joined us.

Narendra Modi is set to receive a prestigious recognition during his visit to France, as he will be the guest of honour at the Bastille Day 2023 military parade. The parade, taking place in Paris, will feature French and Indian soldiers marching down the iconic Champs-Elysees avenue. As a symbolic display of cooperation, the Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets, purchased from France in 2015, will participate in the fly-past over the renowned Arc de Triomphe.

ANI, PM Modi will become the first Indian PM to receive this honour. The Legion of Honour, established by Napoleon Bonaparte, consists of five degrees, with the Prime Minister being awarded the highest, the Grand Cross. The ribbon is red, and the badge features a five-armed Maltese asterisk on an oak and laurel wreath.

Narendra Modi has been conferred with the highest honour of France, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, by French President Emmanuel Macron, an official statement said. Modi was accorded a red-carpet welcome as he arrived in Paris on a two-day visit on Thursday.

Narendra Modi is on his two-day visit to France where he addressed the Indian diaspora at the La Seine Musicale. On his arrival, he was received by Prime Minister Borne at the airport in a special gesture. A ceremonial welcome and Guard of honour were accorded to Prime Minister Modi upon his arrival at the airport. Some of the iconic quotes made by PM Modi during his speech-

Narendra Modi as the guest of honour, PTI reported quoting officials. PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Reddy said," This is really a proud moment for us.

leadership, Indian diaspora, CEOs and prominent personalities, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said. In his departure message, PM Modi expressed his excitement for his visit to France, emphasising the significance of being invited as the Guest of Honour to join President Emmanuel Macron in the vibrant Bastille Day celebrations in Paris.

France’s parliament has approved a boost to military spending spurred on by Russia's war in Ukraine

France may adopt India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for faster payments, according to media reports. As per reports, the two countries will discuss the launch of UPI in France during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The launch will be along the lines of India-Singapore fast payment linkage.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders with France's Naval Group, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. This comes at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to France.

Narendra Modi France Visit LIVE News: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to France on Thursday where he will attend the traditional Bastille Day military parade as guest of honour and discuss major new defence deals, AFP reported.French President Emmanuel Macron's red-carpet welcome for the Hindu nationalist leader comes weeks after Modi was given the rare honour of a White House state dinner in Washington -- a city he was once banned from visiting.Despite differences over the war in Ukraine and tensions over human rights in India, New Delhi and Western democracies are keen on deepening ties because of mutual concerns about China."India is one of the pillars of our Indo-Pacific strategy," an aide to Macron told reporters this week on condition of anonymity.Macron has made Modi guest of honour for the July 14 military parade, which kicks off France's national day celebrations, with the participation of Indian troops and Indian-flown French-made fighter jets underlining close defence ties.India is one of the biggest buyers of French arms, with Modi announcing a landmark deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets during a trip to Paris in 2015 that was worth around 4.0 billion euros ($4.24 billion) at the time.He is set to unveil the purchase of another 26 marine versions of the state-of-the-art aircraft during this visit, as well as a deal for three Scorpene-class submarines, according to reports by the Tribune news website in France and the Hindustan Times newspaper in India.

Narendra Modi has left the country for a two-day visit to France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. PM Modi will be in Paris on July 13-14 and will also be the guest of honour at French National Day or Bastille Day. According to news agency ANI, President Macron is expected to extend a special gesture during the visit.

Narendra Modi embarked on an official visit to France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 13 morning. The trip to France was made in response to an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron and will take place from July 13 to 14. Before departing for France, Prime Minister Modi expressed his anticipation for the meeting with President Macron and expressed his desire to further enhance the partnership between the two countries.

Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that his visit to France will provide a new impetus to the bilateral strategic partnership and said that he looks forward to holding wide-ranging discussions with President Emmanuel Macron on taking forward this time-tested relationship over the next 25 years. In his departure statement, Modi said his visit to France was particularly special as he will join President Macron for the French National Day, or Bastille Day celebrations in Paris 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, he said.

Narendra Modi has departed India for an official visit to France and UAE on Thursday. The Prime Minister will visit France on July 13-14 at the official invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. “This visit is particularly special as I will join President Macron for the French National Day, or Bastille Day celebrations in Paris as the Guest of Honour.

The year 2023 marks an important and significant milestone for Indo-French relations as both countries celebrate the 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership, which was signed in 1998. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit France on 14 July, where he will be the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day parade. France rarely invites a partner country on Bastille Day, making this visit particularly exceptional.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour as France celebrates Bastille Day later this week. The two countries are expected to ink strategic and economic tie-ups amid growing Western efforts to court the world's largest democracy. President Emmanuel Macron's red carpet welcome incidentally comes mere weeks after Modi was given the rare honour of a White House state dinner.

In preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to France for the Bastille Day Parade, the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has proposed the procurement of Rafale-Marine (M) combat fighter aircraft and additional Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy. This move aims to bolster India’s maritime air combat and underwater combat capabilities, respectively. The proposal made by DPB includes a follow-on order for three Scorpene class submarines to be built at Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai and the procurement of 26 fighter jets from Dassault Aviation – Rafale (M).

As defense budgets increase across Europe, capitals across the continent face a difficult choice: whether to spend the money on weapons developed at home or continue buying American. Last year, defense expenditure in Europe rose 13% to $345 billion, the fastest rate since the end of the Cold War, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a think tank known as Sipri. Much of the spending, however, goes to U.S.

By Tim Hepher