Marseille (France): Terming it as a "historic moment", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the opening of an Indian Consulate in Marseille marks a "new chapter" in India-France ties.
"A historic moment in Marseille! President Emmanuel Macron and I inaugurated the Indian Consulate in this vibrant city, marking a new chapter in India-France ties. This consulate will serve as an important bridge, strengthening our cultural, economic and people-to-people connections," PM Modi posted on X.
PM Modi also shared images of both leaders meeting the Indian community at the venue which he said was "very enthusiastic" about a new consulate in Marseille.
"Marseille’s links with India are well known. During the First World War, it was an important base for Indian troops. This city has a close link with Veer Savarkar as well. On this special opening, I thank the French Government and congratulate the Indian diaspora," said Prime Minister Modi.
The opening of the new Consulate General, announced by PM Modi during his 2023 France visit, is expected to not only enhance people-to-people ties between India and France but also strengthen commercial relations in the South of France as Marseille is located at the crossroads of global shipping routes and positioned as the natural gateway to Southern Europe.
Modi invites biz leaders to invest in IndiaParis: Addressing the 14th India-France CEO Forum in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India as the preferred global investment destination thanks to the "eco-system of stable and predictable policy" built under his leadership in the last decade. He said that it was the "right time to come to India" for investment. "This is the right time to come to India. Everyone's progress is linked to India's progress. An example of this was seen in the aviation sector when Indian companies placed large orders for airplanes. And, now, when we are going to open 120 new airports, you can imagine the future possibilities for yourselves," PM Modi said in his address. Earlier, PM Modi called for democratic and accessible technologies and bias-free data sets as he addressed the AI Summit in Paris. The summit aims to bolster international cooperation in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) domain. |
