Modi welcomed by Macron at Elysee Palace

(14 Jul 2023)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paris - 14 July 2023
1. French President Emmanuel Macron awaiting arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the front of Elysee Palace
2. Modi exits car, meets Macron on red carpet, they shake hands and pose for photographers and enter Elysee Palace
STORYLINE:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron at Paris' Elysee Palace on Friday.

The pair met before Modi was the guest of honour at the French capital's Bastille Day parade later in the day.

About 240 Indian troops led the march down the Champs-Elysees before thousands of French forces, and French-made Indian warplanes joined the aerial display.

France often showcases international partners on Bastille Day, and the choice of India comes as France looks to further strengthen cooperation on fighting climate change, military sales and countering China's growing influence in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.

But human rights were missing from the vast agenda, despite concerns raised by European lawmakers, rights groups and others.

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