With Paris visit, Narendra Modi's 'fruitful' Europe trip ends - in Pics
From advancing trade and investment ties, forging new green partnerships to strengthening relationships between India and European nations, PM Modi had a packed schedule during his 3-day Europe tour.
Narendra Modi was on a three-nation tour and touched down in Germany, Denmark and France. In Paris, Modi's final destination before he returned to India, Macron held a tete-a-tete with the Indian prime minister before the delegation-level talks at the Elysee Palace - the official residence of the French President.
PM Modi meets French President Macron
A warm meeting
"Delighted, as always, to meet my friend President @EmmanuelMacron. We talked at length about bilateral as well as global issues. India and France are proud developmental partners with our partnership spread across different sectors," Modi tweeted in English and French languages along with a photograph of him and Macron hugging each other. (Pic: ANI)
Modi's invitation for Macron
Afghanistan, Ukraine crisis were discussed
India and France expressed serious concern about the humanitarian situation and violation of human rights in Afghanistan while calling for an inclusive and representative government in the country. The two leaders are expected to have also discussed how to ensure the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and mitigate the global economic consequences of this conflict. (Pic: ANI)
France is one of India's strongest partners, says Modi
Soon after his arrival in Paris, Modi had described France as one of India's strongest partners, with both countries cooperating in diverse areas. His visit comes during the French presidency of the European Union. It also coincides with the 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and France. (pic: ANI)