French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after artificial intelligence action summit in Paris at Marsil Provence Airport in Southern France, 11 February, 2025 | Photo Credit: Reuters
Prime Minister Narendra ModiUpon arriving at Marsilla, paid tribute to the city’s historical “importance” in India’s freedom struggle, “Veer”, remembering Savarkar’s effort to “adventurely” and thanked the French workers who supported him during his time Was.
In a post on X, he wrote, “landed in Marsile. In search of India’s independence, this city holds special significance. It was here that the great hero Savarkar attempted a courageous migration. I also want to thank. French workers at that time demanded that they should not be handed over to British custody.
The city of Marsile holds a special place in the freedom struggle of India, as it was here that one of the freedom fighters of India, Veer Savarkar made a brave effort to avoid British custody. According to the official website, Amrit mahotsav.nic.in“Veer Savarkar was arrested in London in 1910 in a Nashik conspiracy case. When he was being taken on a ship in India for a trial, Savarkar jumped into the sea and swims on the French coast, causing The ship broke the firing.
He was arrested by the British police in Marsile. The French government opposed this arrest in the Hague International Court on French Earth. This led to prominence to Veer Savarkar and other Indian freedom fighters worldwide. ,
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Marsile ahead of their busyness in the city.
In Marsile, they will visit the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project, which is an important international cooperation in nuclear fusion research. In a tribute to historical relations, the Prime Minister will also visit Mazargues War Cemetery to honor Indian soldiers, who sacrificed their lives in world wars.
Meanwhile, PM Modi addressed the CEO Forum in Paris. In a post on X, he wrote, “India-France CEO Forum plays an important role in strengthening economic relations and promoting innovation. It is a pleasure to see trading leaders of both nations and create new opportunities in major areas. Doing a better future for generations to come, and to come. ”
Speaking at the event, PM Modi said, “This is just more than a commercial event-it is an convergence of the most bright minds from India and France. You are embracing the mantra of innovation, cooperation and height with the objective. . Beyond forging the boardroom connection, you are actively strengthening the strategic partnership between India and France. “
He also underlined the deep trust and shared values between India and France, serving democratic values, innovation, and people as a column of their friendship.
“India and France are not just associated with democratic values. Dark confidence, innovation, and serving people are pillars of our friendship. Our relationship is not limited to our two countries only. Along with, we are providing solutions to the global. Problems, “PM Modi said.
During this time, PM Modi co-headed the AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron In Paris. The week-long summit ended in a high-level section, which was attended by global leaders, policy makers and industry experts.
Published – February 12, 2025 04:17 AM IST
