PM Modi played important role in success of COP21, says French President Francois Hollande

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Jan 25, 2016: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande will hold talks in Delhi today. India and France signed 16 MoUs on the first day of Hollande’s three-day India visit.

All eyes are now set on the pending Rafale deal between the two countries. The deal was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to France in 2015.

"Honoured to be the Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day parade.

Strengthening India-French cooperation against terrorism is priority.

Cooperation in economic relations, agriculture and space important for us.

PM Modi played a very important role in the success of COP-21," said French President after getting ceremonial accord at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

France will not be deterred by the threat of ISIS. Our full effort is to eradicate them, says French President Francois Hollande.

French President Francois Hollande given ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

French President Francois Hollande plants a tree in Rajghat.

   
French President Francois Hollande pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
   
"They are progressing (Rafale deal talks)," says French President Francois Hollande.
   
"Will together further intensify exchanges, participate in inter-service cooperation and act to reinforce our military equipment," says French President Francois Hollande.
   
"The contract itself can only be signed after the inter-governmental agreement, it will be discussed," says French President Francois Hollande.

   
"When PM Modi came to Paris, he himself announced order for 36 aircrafts, but with conditions that were to be specified," says French President Francois Hollande.

French President Francois Hollande and PM Narendra Modi addressed CEOs of French and Indian companies at a business summit in Chandigarh on Sunday.

Addressing the India-France Business Summit, Modi said India and France had huge potential to work together in various fields.

Modi pitched for investment in India by French companies, saying India had a lot to offer in terms of skilled workforce and as a market for French products.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised France’s action against terrorism. "France has shown the way of combating terrorism without deviating from its principles and journey of progress. The day Paris was hit by terror, I decided that our Republic Day parade guest must be France as our people are united against the enemies of humanity," the PM said in his speech.

 

Courtesy: Indiatoday