India-France Bastille Day: Indian Rafale jets reach France
The Indian Rafale jets have reached France to participate in the Bastille Day flypast over the Champs Elysees.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event as the Chief Guest.
Taking to Twitter, France’s ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain posted: "A warm welcome to France for the Indian Rafale jets that will soar in the skies of Paris on Friday for #BastilleDay!"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Paris from 13-14 July 2023 at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron, President of France.
The Prime Minister will be the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade on 14 July 2023, where a tri-services Indian armed forces contingent would be participating.
The Prime Minister will hold formal talks with President Macron. President Macron will host a State Banquet as well as a private dinner in honour of the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister is also scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of France as well as the Presidents of the Senate and the National Assembly of France.
He will separately interact with the Indian diaspora in France, CEOs of Indian and French companies, and prominent French personalities.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the India – France Strategic Partnership, and Prime Minister’s visit will provide an opportunity to chart the course of the partnership for the future across diverse sectors such as strategic, cultural, scientific, academic and economic cooperation.
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