“Long live India-France friendship”: Emmanuel Macron at Rashtrapati Bhavan
At the outset of his address during a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, Macron expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome extended to his delegation.
At the outset of his address during a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, Macron expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome extended to his delegation.
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to be the chief guest at India's 75th Republic Day celebrations today.
In a symbolic nod to the robust Indo-French relationship, French President Emmanuel Macron graces India’s Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest.
French President Emmanuel Macron, who is a Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in the national capital, will arrive in Jaipur today.
Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that he will be visiting India as the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations on PM Modi's invitation.
Macron also said the reopening of schools from May 11 would would be done on a voluntary basis.
Earlier on Monday, France extended its nationwide lockdown for another month in a bid to halt the coronavirus pandemic, as other hard-hit countries considered easing their measures with hopes rising that death rates may soon plateau.
The race was initially scheduled to take place from June 27 to July 19.
Macron in his speech also indicated that a COVID-19 vaccine would be the only long-term solution.
France reported a slight increase in hospital deaths on Monday -- though still below its record numbers of last week -- and a slight dip in intensive care patients for a fifth day running.