French President Macron lands in India: Know schedule, roadshow in Jaipur, meetings, other details

French President Macron lands in India: French President Emmanuel Macron, who is a Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in the national capital lands in India today on the invitation of PM Modi. As a part of his two-day visit to India, Macron arrives in Jaipur and will attend the auspicious occasion of January 26.

During his visit, Macon is accompanied by a ministerial delegation comprising Stephane Sejourne (Europe and Foreign Affairs), Sebastien Lecornu (Armed Forces), and Rachida Dati (Culture); a C-level business delegation of French majors, SMEs and mid-caps; and other eminent personalities, including ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet. 

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Meanwhile, at his his arrival at the Jaipur International Airport, he was received by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.

MEA also took to their X handle (former Twitter) and wrote, "Bienvenue en Inde! President @EmmanuelMacron of France warmly welcomed by Governor @KalrajMishra of Rajasthan, EAM @DrSJaishankar & CM @BhajanlalBjp of Rajasthan as he arrived in the historic city of Jaipur. President Macron is the Chief Guest at the 75th Republic Day celebrations." 

Macron visit to Jaipur: Schedule 

• Macron will begin his visit by touring the Amber Fort.
• On his tour to Amber Fort, Macron will interact with artisans, stakeholders in Indo-French cultural projects, as well as students.
• With Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the two leaders, Macron will visit a few landmarks of the Pink City together and will visit Jantar Mantar. 

• After Jantar Mantar, Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit shop at local shops, and transactions are likely to be done through UPI. 
• Later in the evening, he will visit Hawa Mahal, following which PM Modi and the French president will hold a bilateral meeting at Taj Rambagh Palace.
   

Macron as a Chief Guest at Republic Day 2024 

French President Mr Emmanuel Macron will be the Chief Guest at this year’s Republic Day Parade. On this occasion, a French armed forces contingent will participate in the Republic Day parade and flypast alongside Indian troops and aviators. 

Macron's state visit marks France's sixth participation, the highest of any other nation, as chief guest on India's Republic Day. 

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As per the schedule, Macron will attend the At Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and, later, the State Banquet, at the invitation of the Hon'ble President of India, H.E. Smt Droupadi Murmu. 

25 years of the India-France Strategic Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron visit to India caps the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the India-France Strategic Partnership.

France and India have developed trust-based cooperation aimed at strengthening strategic autonomy, illustrated by close cooperation in the defence sector, including advanced platforms and technologies.

They also have a long-standing, exemplary cooperation of over 60 years on space, spanning launchers, space exploration, crewed flights, climate monitoring satellites, and maritime surveillance.

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