Macron to Attend India’s National Day as Chief Guest

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in India on a four-day visit, where he will be the chief guest at the National Day celebrations on 14th July, marking the anniversary of the French Revolution.

President Macron’s visit is a significant event in the Indo-French diplomatic relations as it is happening at a time when both countries are looking to strengthen their strategic partnership in various areas, including defense, trade, and climate change.

The visit comes at a time when the world is grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, and both countries are looking to collaborate on vaccine production and distribution. India and France have already been working together in the fight against the pandemic, and President Macron’s visit is expected to further bolster the cooperation in this area.

During his visit, President Macron is expected to hold discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on various issues of mutual interest, including defense and security cooperation, trade, and investment, climate change, and regional challenges. The two leaders are also expected to discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties in the fields of science and technology, education, and cultural exchanges.

In recent years, India and France have deepened their defense ties, with France being one of India’s key defense partners. The two countries have been collaborating on various defense projects, including the development of the Rafale fighter jets and the Scorpene submarines. President Macron’s visit is expected to further strengthen the defense cooperation between the two countries.

On the economic front, India and France have been working towards enhancing their trade and investment relations. The two countries have been exploring opportunities to increase their bilateral trade and to attract French investments in India. President Macron’s visit is likely to provide a further boost to the economic ties between India and France.

In addition to defense and trade, President Macron is also expected to discuss climate change and environmental issues with the Indian leadership. France has been a key supporter of India’s efforts in the fight against climate change, and the two countries have been working together on various climate initiatives. President Macron’s visit is expected to provide an opportunity for the two countries to collaborate on addressing common environmental challenges.

Overall, President Macron’s visit to India is expected to further strengthen the already robust Indo-French partnership. The visit is also expected to provide an impetus to the ongoing collaboration between the two countries in various areas, including defense, trade, and climate change. As India and France continue to work together on addressing common challenges and enhancing their strategic partnership, President Macron’s visit is expected to set the stage for even closer ties between the two countries in the years to come.