By: Satyam Vashishtha
French president Mr Francois Hollande, the chief quest on on Republic Day, pays visit to India. This visit raise hopes for India-France relationship in many ways, like, employment to combating terrorism together.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande on Sunday shared their concern over the growing menace of terrorism in the backdrop of attacks in Paris and Pathankot, with Modi pitching for a collective fight to defeat the “enemies of humanity”.
Mr. Modi said “The day when Paris was hit by terror attacks, I had decided that the guest at Republic Day parade must be from France”
India’s talent and France’s manufacturing can achieve a lot together, says Pm Modi.
16 B2B Agreements signed between French &Indian companies in presence of PM Modi &French President Francois Hollande
Here comes the highlight of Modi-Hollande meet.
Prez Hollande;:
“India has launched a program to create 100 smart cities. France will contribute in development of three of these: French President François Hollande”
My visit has two main goals: Consolidate strategic partnership with India & implement decisions taken during PM Modi’s visit to France: Hollande
France will not be deterred by the threat of ISIS. Our full effort is to eradicate them
One of my main aims in visiting India is to reinforce our cooperation with India in fighting terrorism: Francois Hollande
Will together further intensify exchanges,participate in inter-service cooperation and act to reinforce our military equipment
PM Modi::
France has shown the way of combating terrorism without deviating from its principles and journey of progress
India’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ rankings has improved substantially in a very short span of time: PM Modi
India’s skilled manpower can be a major source of strength. Our skilled manpower can bring down costs & improve quality
India has the power of 800 million youth. we want to reach global benchmarks through good governance: PM Modi
President François Hollande is correct in saying that terrorism is a challenge, just like global warming
Hope this meeting will help us in many ways.