PM Modi welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron in Varanasi
Varanasi, Mar 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte in Varanasi on the third day of the latter's India visit.
Modi reached Varanasi on Monday and he was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth and several other officials.
The two leaders will leave for Mirzapur, where they shall inaugurate a solar power plant, before returning to Varanasi.
In Varanasi, the two leaders will visit the Deen Dayal Hastkala Sankul.
They shall interact with artisans and view a live demonstration of their crafts.
Modi and Macron will then arrive at the famous Assi Ghat in Varanasi, where they will board a boat for a ride along the Ghats of the Ganga, culminating at the historic Dashashwamedh Ghat, read an official statement.
Prime Minister Modi will host a lunch in honour of the French President.
In the afternoon, the Prime Minister will flag off a train between Maduadih Railway Station in Varanasi, and Patna.
He will launch various development projects and address a public meeting at the DLW Grounds in Varanasi.
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