In Photos: Bonjour France! Prime Minister Modi's First Day in Paris
In Paris, the Indian PM will attend Bastille Day celebrations as a guest of honour, along with other world leaders.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Thursday, 13 July, for his two-day visit to France. PM Modi's presence in France is scheduled for 13 and 14 July, after which he will make a day-long stop in the UAE.
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French President Emmanuel Macron invited the Prime Minister as a Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris, and PM Modi will attend the annual Bastille Day parade on 14 July, featuring 269 members from the Indian tri-service.
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Upon landing, the Prime Minister received a ceremonial welcome at Paris' Orly Airport. Later in the evening, he is scheduled to arrive at the French Senate and meet Gérard Larcher, President of the Senate.
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PM Modi will also meet with French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and hold talks.
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As a special gesture, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne received Modi at the airport.
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He was given a guard of honour at the airport, and the national anthem of both countries was played.
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The Prime Minister took to Twitter to share an official statement about his trip, where he mentioned that he would also be interacting with the Indian community in France.
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PM Modi is also set to address the Indian diaspora in Paris at the La Seine Musicale Performing Arts Centre.
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His schedule for the day will end with a private dinner at the Elysee Palace hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Prior to the trip, PM Modi, in a rare interview with the French newspaper Les Echos said, "First of all, on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I wish to convey my heartfelt gratitude to France, to its government and personally to President Macron for inviting India to 14th July National day celebrations as Guest of honour.
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