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In the last few years, ties between the two countries have expanded into many new areas under the leadership of the two leaders, from the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets to developing helicopter engines. Last year, Prime Minister Modi attended the annual Bastille Day parade in Paris as a ‘guest of honour’ at the invitation of the French President. The two countries celebrated the 25th anniversary of the India-France strategic partnership.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday congratulated “dear friend” Narendra Modi as the BJP-led NDA is set to form a government for a third consecutive term in India. “India has just concluded the world’s largest election! Congratulations to my dear friend, Narendra Modi. Together we will continue to strengthen the strategic partnership that unites India and France,” Macron posted on Twitter. “Congratulations to Narendra Modi on being unanimously elected leader of the NDA. The last 10 years have witnessed an era of massive development and well-being under Modiji’s visionary leadership. The NDA is firmly committed to serving the country and its people with new strength and momentum,” Macron wrote on Twitter.
In the last few years, ties between the two countries have expanded into many new areas under the leadership of the two leaders, from the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets to developing helicopter engines. Last year, Prime Minister Modi attended the annual Bastille Day parade in Paris as a ‘guest of honour’ at the invitation of the French President. The two countries celebrated the 25th anniversary of the India-France strategic partnership.
France also conferred the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the country’s highest award, on PM Modi. India-France relations received a major boost earlier this year as Macron was the chief guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations during his two-day state visit in January. The French President also visited India during the G-20 summit in September last year.
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