Macron’s visit caps the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the India-France Strategic Partnership.
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive in India today to attend the Republic Day Parade tomorrow as its chief guest. He will arrive in Jaipur this afternoon and will be joined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a tour of heritage sites and a roadshow. Macron’s visit caps the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the India-France Strategic Partnership.
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The visit comes as the Centre and the French government continue to negotiate multi-billion dollar deals for French fighter jets and submarines for the army. It is expected that India’s proposed procurement of 26 Rafale fighter jets and the three Scorpion submarines would also figure in the bilateral talks that will be held later.
Macron To Enjoy Masala Chai At Hawa Mahal, Pay For Handicrafts With UPI: Sources
French President Emmanuel Macron and PM Modi will have Jaipur’s special masala chai at Hawa Mahal, said sources. They may also pick up handicraft items like blue pottery and the famous inlay work, for which they will pay with BHIM UPI, the sources added. Handicraft kiosks have been set up adjacent to the Hawa Mahal for the dignitaries to browse. A private dinner for Mr Macron has also been planned at the Rambag Palace.
Through the day in Rajasthan, France President Emmanuel Macron will visit the Amer Fort, where a cultural event will be held. PM Modi will join him for the tour of Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The two leaders will then take part in a joint roadshow from Jantar Mantar to Sanganeri gate with a stopover at Hawa Mahal.
Emmanuel Macron’s state visit marks France’s sixth participation, the highest of any other nation, as chief guest on India’s Republic Day. He had accepted the last minute invite for the Republic Day celebration, which has been read as a mark on the strength of the bilateral relations between the two nations.
2:30 pm: Arrival at Jaipur airport
3:15 pm: Visit Amer Fort
5:30 pm: Visit Jantar Mantar
6:00 pm: Shobha Yatra (Venue: Jantar Mantar)
6:15 pm: Visit Hawa Mahal
7:15 pm: Meeting with PM Modi (Venue: Hotel Taj Rambagh Palace)
8:50 pm: Emplane for Delhi
9:40 pm: Arrive Delhi (Venue: Air Force Station Palam)
President Macron had accepted the last minute invite for the Republic Day celebration, which has been read as a mark on the strength of the bilateral relations between the two nations.
