Emmanuel Macron Shares Glimpse of His Republic Day Visit, Says ‘India Going To Be Front Row At…’ – News18

Looking back at his ‘exceptional trip’ to India recently, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said he was “extremely honoured” to be a part of the 75th Republic Day celebrations in Delhi. In a video showing glimpses of his recent visit, Macron said that India is going to be on the front row in the world’s transformation.

“We have got everything to say to a country like India, a democratic power, a demographic, economic and a technological as well, which is going to be front row at the world’s transformation,” the French President can be heard saying in the video posted on X.

He posted the video with the caption “A look back at an exceptional trip in India”.

Macron said he was “extremely honoured” to be part “important and unique” Republic Day celebration.

“This is in our memories forever,” he said adding France wants to have “more and more investments” in India.

Further boasting of a good relationship between the two countries, the French President stated that even if the relations between India and France are good, both nations “can still do much more”.

“We developed during the past few years a series of cooperations and partnerships in different sectors with your country. And clearly, we want to make more and more investments. Even if the relationship is very good, we can do much more. Everything’s good so far,” he said in the video.

Furthermore, he emphasised that they want to have 30,000 students in France coming from India by 2030.

PM Modi Replies

Replying to Macron’s post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the French President’s recent India visit and participation in the Republic Day celebrations will surely boost India-France friendship.

Tagging his post, Prime Minister Modi said, “It was an honour to have you in India, President Emmanuel Macron.”

“Your visit and participation in the Republic Day celebrations will surely boost India-France friendship,” Modi added.

Macron’s India Visit

The French president was on a two-day visit to India last month and was the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations here on January 26.

At the outset of his address during a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, Macron expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome extended to his delegation.

Macron shared his appreciation for the unique bond that transcends time and shared values.

The French President acknowledged the exceptional welcome and recounted his visit to Jaipur with Prime Minister Modi, showcasing the symbolic moments that resonated with historical significance.

Moreover, India and France adopted a roadmap for the defence-industrial partnership during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit for Republic Day celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron also reaffirmed their vision that the India-France Strategic Partnership can help build prosperity and resilience in their economies, advance their countries’ security, and create a more sustainable and healthier future for the planet.