Avast ye! Cap'n Macron sets foot in India, where he be the grand guest at their National Day festivities. Arrr!
2024-01-25
Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi did swashbucklin' through the city of Jaipur, takin' in the sights and joinin' a grand parade! Aye, they be chattin' about their nations' buckos, geopolitics, and makin' some sweet economic connections. Yo ho ho!
French president Emmanuel Macron visited India and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his trip. He began his visit by sightseeing in Jaipur, where he visited a 17th-century fort and an 18th-century observatory. Modi greeted him at the observatory, and they were driven through the streets in an open jeep, while large crowds welcomed them with rose and marigold petals. The two leaders later held a meeting to discuss various global challenges and cooperation between their countries. France is looking to strengthen cooperation with India in areas such as climate and military sales. They are also working on co-development and co-production defense projects. Discussions were expected to continue regarding India's plans to purchase 26 French Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene submarines. Macron will be the guest of honor at India's Republic Day parade in New Delhi, and Modi was a guest of honor at Bastille Day parade in Paris last year. The visit is aimed at strengthening the ties between France and India, both economically and diplomatically. India's exports to France totaled $3.06 billion, while imports from France were worth $2.36 billion in the past year.