PM Modi France Visit / PM Modi leaves for France, will talk on these issues, relations between the two countries will reach a new height

PM Modi France Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for France. This is his 2 day tour. This period of PM is going to be special in many ways. During this, PM Modi will participate as a special guest in the Bastille-Day Parade to be held in Paris on Friday i.e. 14 July. At the same time, a historic defense deal is also going to happen between India and France on this visit of PM.

Please tell that PM Narendra Modi will also address the people of the Indian community in Paris. According to the information, this is the second time that France has made an Indian leader the guest of honor at the Bastille-Day event. In fact, after the Bastille Day program, there will be a formal welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Modi. After that there will be bilateral talks between PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron and agreements will be signed between the two countries. Modi will meet French Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne. French President Emmanuel Macron will host a dinner for him.

On which issues will talks be held between the two countries?

Issues such as security, space cooperation, engagement in the civil nuclear domain, technology partnership, counter-terrorism partnership, cyber security, climate change, energy, International Solar Alliance, supply chain integration between the industry and trade sectors of the two countries figured in bilateral talks between the two leaders. Will be part of the discussion under.

Strategic partnership between India and France

The economic relationship between India and France is one of the main centers of the Strategic Partnership. This not only extends to the traditional areas of trade, industry and investment cooperation, but is also increasingly focusing on new and emerging domains. Startups are also included in this. For example, India has had a very strong presence in Vivatech. Let us tell you that this is one of the forums for the participation of technology, innovation and startup companies in France.

Many important agreements between the two countries

Apart from this, there can be many important agreements between the two countries regarding the defense deal. At the same time, there can be talk between the two countries regarding the growing influence of China in the Indo-Pacific region. Along with this, the Russia-Ukraine war can also be a point of conversation. Along with this, there can be an important conversation between the two countries regarding the G20 summit.

The purchase of 26 more Rafale aircraft may be announced

The importance of PM Modi's visit to India can be gauged from the statement of Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra. The Foreign Secretary said in a statement that PM Modi's visit to France would be very important and would set a "new benchmark" for the strategic partnership between the two countries in the years to come. Explain that the talks between Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to focus on enhancing defense ties. It is believed that necessary preparations have been made for the purchase of 26 aircraft of Rafale's naval format by India so that it can be announced.

PM Modi to be special guest at Bastille Day celebrations

During PM Modi's visit to France, talks can also move forward on the deal related to joint development of Rafale plane's engine. India's growing power can be gauged from the fact that Modi will be a special guest at the Bastille Day celebrations in France on July 14. A contingent of all the three wings of the Indian Army is also participating in this. During the visit, discussions will also take place on exploring the way forward for future cooperation with France in diverse fields such as strategic, scientific, academic and economic cooperation. This includes the areas of defence, space, trade and investment.

Approval may be given for the purchase of Scorpene submarine

A 269-member tri-services contingent of the Indian Armed Forces left for Paris on Thursday in two C-17 Globemaster aircraft to take part in the Bastille Day celebrations. At least 3 Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force will also participate in this along with French fighter jets. Apart from projects related to Rafale and aircraft engines, the DAC may also approve the purchase of three additional Scorpene submarines. Sources said that as the 'framework of reference' of India's defense cooperation with various countries has changed and the emphasis is on 'Make in India' initiative, France will follow suit.

Modi will address the Indian community this evening

Today on Thursday, PM Modi is scheduled to meet French Senate President Gerard Larcher, Prime Minister Elisabeth Berne and address the Indian community. In the evening, President Macron will host a private dinner party in honor of Prime Minister Modi. On Friday, PM Modi will attend Bastille Day celebrations and will also meet French National Assembly Speaker Yal Brownpivat. He also has a program to meet many leaders and businessmen. Prime Minister Modi will be accorded a traditional welcome at the Elysee Palace on Friday itself, followed by delegation-level talks between Modi and Macron.

There will be talks on many issues between the two leaders

PM Modi and President Macron will also participate in the India-France CEO Forum. The two leaders will review important pillars of the strategic partnership including security, civil nuclear technology, counter terrorism, cyber security, space, climate change etc. It is believed that India and France can explore ways of cooperation in new areas in space on this occasion. India has already bought 36 Rafale aircraft from France for the Air Force. The Indian Navy is looking to buy 26 deck-based fighters for the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. Apart from this, the order of 3 additional Scorpene submarines can also be negotiated.

There will be a big deal between India and France

• According to the information received from media reports, a deal is to be done on the purchase of 26 Rafale aircraft and three Scorpene submarines during PM Modi's visit to France.
• France is the second largest country to sell different types of defense products to India in the last 25 years. There will be a big deal regarding Rafale planes on this tour.
• This deal is very important in terms of equipping INS Vikrant with fighter planes. The M version of Rafale is quite advanced. It has a more powerful engine to fly than the INS.
• On this tour, a deal can also be made for the Navy to buy 3 Scorpene class submarines with Rafale M. 90 thousand crores will be in this deal.