Paris Accord Is World’s Shared Heritage: PM Modi in France
France is the final leg of PM Modi’s six-day Europe tour.
- Climate and terrorism two threats to humanity: PM Modi during joint press conference with Macron
- Modi called Paris Climate Change Agreement an “article of faith” for the Indians
- Macron said he would visit India by the end of the year
He also reiterated France’s commitment to fighting climate change - Modi’s visit to France was part of his four-nation tour
After Meeting Macron, Modi Concludes His Four-Nation Tour
After holding a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, Modi left for Delhi from the Orly Airport in Paris.
This concludes his four-nation tour, during which he also visited Germany, Spain, Russia and France.
Modi Pays Homage at Arc de Triomphe
After addressing the press conference, Modi visited the Arc de Triomphe monument along with Macron to pay homage to Indian soldiers.
Macron Says Will Visit India By the End of the Year
As Modi praised French President Emmanuel Macron’s “positivity” with regard to the International Solar Alliance, Macron said:
Climate and Terrorism Two Threats to Humanity: PM Modi
Addressing a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about how climate (change) and terrorism were two threats facing humanity.
Modi specifically spoke about the Paris Climate Agreement, calling it an “article of faith” for the Indians and “shared heritage” of the world.
Meanwhile, Macron also reiterated France’s commitment to fighting climate change, saying:
Their statements come in the context of Donald Trump announcing the withdrawal of the US from the Paris climate change pact. Justifying his move, Trump had targeted India and China, saying how the pact was advantageous to the two countries.
Macron Talks About Indian Soldiers Who Died For France's Freedom
Modi and Macron Address Joint Press Conference
Modi and Macron Meet at Elysee Palace in Paris
Modi is meeting the French President at his official residence.
Modi-Macron Meeting to Discuss Terrorism And Climate Change
Modi will be holding talks with Macron on Saturday on ways to enhance the bilateral strategic ties and discuss key issues like terrorism and climate change.
A joint declaration is expected after a meeting between the two leaders at Elysee Palace.
The Indian prime minister announced his arrival in France with a tweet:
Regarding his meeting with the French President, Modi said:
Along with being India's 9th largest investment partner, France is also a key partner in India's development initiatives in defence, space, nuclear and renewable energy, urban development and railways.
After 39-year-old Macron’s recent election as France’s President, Modi called him up to congratulate him and said he looked forward to working with him to deepen the bilateral ties.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Friday on the final leg of his six-day, four-nation tour of Europe.
On Saturday, Modi will hold his first meeting with newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
Earlier on Friday, Modi attended for the first time the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, an annual business and economic event hosted by the Russian President in city of St. Petersburg.
He also attended a collective meeting of Governors of 16 regions of Russia.
On the sidelines of the event, Modi met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern, and Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Union Tigran Sargasyan.
Prior to Russia, he visited Germany and Spain.
(With inputs from ANI and PTI)
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