Had a wonderful meeting with US @VP @JDVance and his family. We had a great conversation on various subjects. Delighted to join them in celebrating the joyous birthday of their son, Vivek! pic.twitter.com/gZpmt1jg5M
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2025
He then attended the India-France CEO Forum with France President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister said the forum plays a key role in strengthening economic ties and fostering innovation. He said he was glad to see business leaders from both countries collaborate and create new opportunities across key sectors.
The India-France CEO Forum plays a key role in strengthening economic ties and fostering innovation. It is gladdening to see business leaders from both nations collaborate and create new opportunities across key sectors. This drives growth, investment and ensures a better future… pic.twitter.com/gSImOqAcEZ
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2025
The two leaders then landing in Marseille, which the Prime Minister said holds special significance in India’s quest for freedom as it was here that freedom fighter Veer Savarkar attempted an escape.He thanked the people of Marseille and the French activists at the time who demanded that Savarkar not be handed over to British custody.
Landed in Marseille. In India’s quest for freedom, this city holds special significance. It was here that the great Veer Savarkar attempted a courageous escape. I also want to thank the people of Marseille and the French activists of that time who demanded that he not be handed…
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2025
The Prime Minister said his visit to Marseille will comprise important programmes aimed at further connecting India and France.
PM Modi and Macron will visit the Mazargues War Cemetery, which is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Marseille to pay their tribute to the sacrifices the Indian soldiers made in World War I. They will then inaugurate the new Consulate General of India in Marseille. The two leaders are also scheduled to visit Cadarache, which is the site of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a high-science project.
President Macron and I reached Marseille a short while ago. This visit will witness important programmes aimed at further connecting India and France. The Indian consulate which is being inaugurated will deepen people-to-people linkages. I will also pay homage to the Indian… pic.twitter.com/RtgGPkJjNg
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2025
After his visit to France, the Prime Minister will fly to the US, for the second leg of his two-nation tour, from February 12 to 13. He is set to meet US President Donald Trump on February 13 and discussions are likely to focus on reducing import tariffs, increasing purchases of US energy and defence equipment and addressing long-standing trade issues.
