Indo-French Ties Timeless, says PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the connection between India and France goes beyond the constraints of time, resonating through their shared values and igniting their collective dreams.

He responded to a tweet by French President Emmanuel Macron, who shared a brief video of Modi's visit to France, cherishing the trip. Macron's accompanying message read, "To the people of India, trust and friendship."

In response, Modi stated, "The bond between India and France transcends time, resonating in our shared values and fueling our collective dreams. I will always treasure my recent visit to France. Thank you, my friend, President @EmmanuelMacron."

Actor R. Madhavan, who attended the banquet dinner held by French President Emmanuel Macron for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Louvre Museum, on Sunday said he was in awe of the two leaders who “passionately described their vision for the future of these two great friendly nations” at the event.

In an Instagram post, Madhavan expressed his gratitude to Macron and Modi for “the incredible lesson on grace and humility”.

“The passion and dedication to do good for the Indo-French relationship, as well as for the people of both countries was palpable and intense during the Bastille day celebration in Paris on the 14th of July 2023. I was in complete awe at the dinner hosted by the President Emmanuel Macron in honor of our Honorable, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the Louvre, of both these world leaders, as they passionately described their vision for the future of these two great friendly nations. “The positivity and mutual respect in the air was like a loving embrace... May France and India forever prosper together,” the actor-filmmaker wrote alongside a series of photographs from the banquet dinner.