NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron in Jaipur on Thursday, hosting him for an in-depth bilateral meeting that saw the leaders discussing ways to further deepen cooperation in, among other things, defence, space, energy and the Indo-Pacific, while also focusing on global issues.
After the meeting late in the evening, which followed a road show and a visit to Jaipur landmarks like Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar, Modi said Macron’s presence at the Republic Day parade on Friday will be a matter of pride for India. The PM said his visit not only boosted ties between the two sides but also added a key chapter to their “shared history of friendship and collaboration“.
In a post on X, Modi said he’s happy that Macron began his visit from Jaipur in Rajasthan, a land with rich culture, heritage and talented people. India had invited Macron to attend the parade as its chief guest after US President Joe Biden declined India’s invite.
After the meeting late in the evening, which followed a road show and a visit to Jaipur landmarks like Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar, Modi said Macron’s presence at the Republic Day parade on Friday will be a matter of pride for India. The PM said his visit not only boosted ties between the two sides but also added a key chapter to their “shared history of friendship and collaboration“.
In a post on X, Modi said he’s happy that Macron began his visit from Jaipur in Rajasthan, a land with rich culture, heritage and talented people. India had invited Macron to attend the parade as its chief guest after US President Joe Biden declined India’s invite.
