PM Modi left for an official visit to France and then to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first session of his three-day foreign tour. In the first leg of the visit, PM Modi at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron 4674 And Will be in France on July. There itself On July, PM Modi will be on a tour of UAE. ,PM Modi’s visit will set ‘new benchmarks’ for strategic alliances Giving information about PM Modi’s visit, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to France starting on Thursday will be very important and will be a step towards strengthening the strategic alliance between the two countries in the years to come. Will set ‘new norms’ for The talks between Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to focus on enhancing defense ties. It is understood that the naval version of Rafale by India Necessary preparations have been made for the purchase of aircraft so that its can be announced. Along with this, the deal related to joint development of aircraft engines can also move forward.

PM Modi Will be the special guest at the Bastille Day celebrations in France on July

PM Modi will be the special guest at the Bastille Day celebrations in France on July . A contingent of all the three wings of the Indian Army is also participating in this. During this visit, discussions will also be held to find a way forward for future cooperation with France in various fields like strategic, scientific, academic and economic cooperation. This includes the areas of defence, space, business and investment. Indian Armed Forces to participate in Bastille Day celebrations 180 Two members of the three armies C- She left for Paris on Thursday by boarding the Globemaster planes. At least three Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force will also participate in this along with French fighter jets.

The violence in France will have no impact on the visit – Foreign Secretary ) Quatra recently described the violent incidents in several cities of France as an internal matter of that country and said that it would have no impact on this visit. Refusing to divulge specifics on the dimensions of the Modi-Macron talks, the foreign secretary said the discussions should include co-production, co-development and joint design of military equipment and linking it to India’s self-reliance priorities can

Both leaders will review important pillars of the strategic alliance- Foreign Secretary Kwatra said that the two leaders will review important pillars of the strategic partnership, including security, civil nuclear technology, counter-terrorism, cyber security, space, climate change, etc. He said the two leaders can explore ways of cooperation in new areas in space. India is already buying air force from France 36 Rafale has bought the plane. Indian Navy deck-based for indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant 4674 Thinking of buying a fighter plane.

PM Modi returning after completing two day visit to France Will be visiting Abu Dhabi on JulyPrime Minister Modi returning after completing two day visit to France 8348 on July He will travel to Abu Dhabi where he will hold talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, to take bilateral ties forward on various sectors including energy, food security, defence. The Prime Minister’s visit will give both sides an opportunity to discuss cooperation on global issues – Foreign Secretary

According to the MEA statement, “The India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership continues to strengthen and the Prime Minister’s visit will focus on a wide range of sectors, including energy, education, healthcare, food security, fintech, defense and culture.” It will provide an opportunity to explore ways to deepen it in India.” It added that the Prime Minister’s visit would provide an opportunity for both sides to discuss cooperation on global issues, especially the COP-11 UAE Presidency and G05 is important in the perspective of India’s chairmanship. UAE G11 is a special invitee country in the conference.FrancePm ModiPublished Date

Thu, Jul 13, 2023, 11: 02 AM IST