New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the French city of Marsile on Wednesday, where he said that Freedom Fighter VD “Veer” Savarkar attempted “courageous escape”. This will be the last day of his three -day visit to France, where he inaugurated the second Indian consulate in the country after the embassy in Paris. After concluding the French tour, it will be on an American visit on 13 February. He was welcomed on 10 February by an encouraging voting of the Indian community.
What’s on the agenda today?
On the last day of its three-day visit to France, there are programs to deepen India-French relations on the agenda, such as the inauguration of the second consulate in the country and a ceremony to pay homage to the soldiers who died in the first and second world wars Mazargues War Cemetery. In addition, Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will also visit an international nuclear fusion cooperation, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project.
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France connection of India during British colonial rule
PM Modi thanked the people of Marsile and French activists for his role on the Indian freedom struggle when he “demanded that he was not handed over to British”.
During the British rule, Savarkar tried to flee the British ship Moriya in July 1910, while he was taken to India for testing. He escaped from the ship’s Purthol, Swame shelter and was returned to British authorities by French authorities who caught him. He was later sentenced to life imprisonment in Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
What happened on Tuesday?
PM Modi and Mr. Macron addressed AI Action Summit and addressed 14th India-France CEO Forum In Paris. 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. “
The AI Action Summit in Paris is a commendable effort to bring world leaders, policy makers, thinkers, innovations and youth together, to have meaningful conversations around AI. pic.twitter.com/ksxy0fhuit
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 11 February, 2025
He also underlined deep faith and Common price between India and FranceCiting democratic values, innovation, and serving 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.
PM Modi also met US Vice President JD Vance And his Indian original wife with his two young sons on the occasion of the AI Action Summit. The Prime Minister was seen holding bilateral talks with Vance, while his wife Usha saw.
We have a wonderful meeting @VP @Jdvance and his family. We had a great conversation on various subjects. Happiness to join him in celebrating his son, Vivek’s joyful birthday! pic.twitter.com/gzpmt1jg5m
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 11 February, 2025
On the occasion of the summit, he also met UN Secretary -General Antonio Guterres in Paris.
Why Marsile matters
Marsile is a major entrance to trade between India and France due to its strategic space on the Mediterranean coast, it is also one of the entry points for the Indo-Madhya Pradesh East-Einy Economic Corridor (IMEC).
