In his message before leaving for France, Prime Minister Modi said that his visit is special in the sense that he will participate as a special guest in the French National Day or Bastille Day celebrations with President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister said that he looked forward to a wide-ranging discussion with President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to France. He said that a contingent of all the three wings of the Indian Army is also participating in the Bastille Day celebrations and Indian Air Force aircraft will also participate in it. Referring to the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the two countries, the Prime Minister said that it is rooted in deep trust and commitment and that the two countries share common interests in defence, security, economy, investment, education, culture, people-to-people contact, There is close cooperation in various fields like civil nuclear sector, space. “We are also working together on regional and global issues,” he said. “I wish this long-term and time-tested relationship over 25 years,” said Prime Minister Modi. Looking forward to meeting President Macron and discussing various topics to take it forward.”