Indians did not fight in World War I because they wanted to expand their territorial boundaries, PM Modi said at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.
On the 100th anniversary of World War 1 on Saturday, PM Modi visited the WWI Memorial at Neuve Chapelle. Later in the day, he addressed Indian diaspora at Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Airbus A 380 assembly line facility soon after arriving in Toulouse. Toulouse is the home as well for the Airbus’ A380 final assembly line – a massive facility that provides a space of 150,000 square metres for the flagship double-deck jetliner. Expressing support to 'Make in India' initiative, aircraft manufacturer Airbus said it is ready to manufacture in India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited its facility.
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23:02 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
Prime Minister speaks at community reception in Paris.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech at the community reception at Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. He said, "Earlier I wanted to visit France out of curiosity,to see how it is,Today I've come with a dream to take my nation ahead."
He said further that Indians are ready to sacrifice their lives not only for their own country, but for the betterment of other countries in the world too. That is proven by World War I. "Indians did not fight because they wanted to expand their territorial boundaries," he added.
Talking about France-India relations, PM Modi says, "France is the first one to raise its voice if injustice is done to India, such is our relationship."
He further tells how far India has developed in the last few years:
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20:28 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
"Hat ova trapasya swargam jitva wa boshaktya mahim", writes PM Modi message in the visitors' book at Neuve Chappelle Memorial.
19:05 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
After paying homage to Indian Soldiers at World War I memorial, PM Modi met the Indian comunity at Neuve Chapelle
18:44 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
Prime Minister Modi arrives at World War I memorial in Germany to pay homage to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the war.
14:47 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
PM Modi visits French space centre CNES or the National Centre for Space Studies.
14:27 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
PM Modi in Toulouse to see the Airbus facility and discuss ways of further cooperation, including in transfer of technology and investments.
The A380 assembly process takes place on a single combined station (a section of the assembly line dedicated to performing a specific task) where all operations except for engine installation are carried out. Representing over one third of an aircraft’s value, engines are among the last components to be fitted to the A380 in order to reduce inventory cost.
Modi took the tour of the facility where planes are manufactured. He was given a briefing by officials on the functioning.
Amazing visit to Airbus Facility. They are very enthusiastic about makeinindia initiative, tweets Modi.
PM Modi welcomed at the Airbus facility.
13:50 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Toulouse (France) with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius
12:00 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
PM Modi leaves for Toulouse, where he will visit the Airbus Facility.
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India to buy 36 Rafale jets from France, announces PM Modi after talks with Francois Hollande
India will buy 36 Rafale fighter jets in flyaway condition from France "as soon as possible" after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande on Friday night agreed to conclude an Inter-Governmental Agreement bypassing the protracted negotiations for purchase of 126 such jets.
Taking Indo-French strategic relationship to a new level Modi and Hollande also decided to move ahead with the stalled Jaitapur nuclear project in Maharashtra. Read more
PM Modi thanks President Hollande for ‘boat ride’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked French President Francois Hollande for the boat ride along the Seine river which has been dubbed as the “nav pe charcha” (tete-a-tete on boat).
The Prime Minister, who is presently in France on an official visit, took to Twitter to convey the message.
“Thank you President @fhollande for the boat ride on the Seine,” he tweeted.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius and senior French government officials were also present on the cruise along with Prime Minister Modi and the French President.
PM Modi speaks at UNESCO: 'Every citizen of every religion has an equal place
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on the need to ensure equal place for every citizen of every religion while addressing the august gathering at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris. Read more
France to invest 2 billion euros in India
France announced an investment of 2 billion euros (about USD 1 billion) in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited French companies to pump in money in technology in the fastest growing economy.
France will invest 2 billion euros in India, President Francois Hollande announced at a CEO forum here.
Inviting French investors, Modi said, "There is no bigger market than India. It is also the fastest growing economy since the last six months. Various rating agencies like World Bank and Moodys have said in one voice that India is the fastest growing nation. Read more
India, France sign MoU to strengthen bilateral cooperation in space sector
France and India on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), seeking to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between the two nations in the space sector.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) on Megha Tropiques signed an MoU to extend the joint project for sharing and use of data from the satellite for two more years.
The Indo-French Megha Tropiques satellite was launched on board the Indian launch vehicle, PSLV on October 12, 2011.
ISRO, CNES and Office National d'Etudes et de Recherches Aérospatiales (ONERA) signed an MoU for Ka-band propagation experiment over Indian tropical region.
PM Modi promises ESTA for French citizens travelling to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to facilitate Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for French citizens travelling to India.
“We will also cooperate in modernization of Indian Railways. I'm glad to announce that we will facilitate Electronic System for Travel Authorization for French citizens travelling to India. I'm also grateful to France for their support for India's permanent membership of UN Security Council,” said Prime Minister Modi.
“This is my first visit to Europe; this visit indicates our deep and close relationship with France. We are two democratic countries with same values and principles. President Hollande has extended full cooperation in our 'Make In India' campaign in defence sector which is not just a programme, but an ambition,” he said.
Looking forward to India becoming permanent member of UN Security Council’: François Hollande
French President François Hollande on Friday said both France and India are working together to ensure stability and an environment of peace and added that the country was looking forward to the latter becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
“France and India are working together in order to ensure stability and an environment of peace. We have numerous joint projects in field of missiles, submarines as well as aircrafts. France supports India so that this very big country becomes a permanent member of UN Security Council,” said Hollande.
Modi has 'Naav Pe Charcha' with French President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande enjoyed a joint boat cruise on La Seine river here which was described as "Naav Pe Charcha" (chat on the boat).
Hollande was seen giving details to Modi about various areas as the boat cruised through the river. Many people enjoying a boat ride in the river at that time were seen waving at the dignitaries, including French ministers.
The two leaders had the boat ride after their detailed discussions, focusing on cooperation in the areas of civil nuclear energy, defence, space and trade.
Glimpses from Modi's ceremonial welcome in Paris.
(With agency inputs)
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