India-France relations have reached new heights: PM Modi

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India-France relations have reached new heights: PM Modi. (2026, September 6). The Hindu. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-france-relations-have-reached-new-heights-pm-modi/article71436431.ece

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On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India-France relations have reached new heights due to a special strategic partnership between the two nations. The PM mentioned that this partnership is built on long-standing cultural and political ties, with collaborations in areas such as technology, AI, defense, space, and climate action. He also highlighted historical connections between India and France, including the role of Indian soldiers who fought and died in France during World War I. This marks 2026 as the "India-France Year of Innovation".
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the virtual inauguration of the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, where he stated that India-France relations have reached new heights. He noted that the two nations are building a Special Global Strategic Partnership, which is special due to its foundation on long-standing cultural and political ties. Modi also highlighted the countries' collaborations in various areas, including technology, AI, defence, space, and climate action. The year 2026 has been designated as the India-France Year of Innovation.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (September 6, 2026) said India-France relations have reached new heights and this strategic partnership is particularly special because it rests on the solid foundation of long-standing cultural and political ties.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-07
🔮 Addressing virtually the inauguration of the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, PM Modi hoped that the grand temple in Paris will stand for centuries as a symbol of cooperation and opportunity between both the nations.
2026-09-07 · The Hindu
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (September 6, 2026) said India-France relations have reached new heights and this strategic partnership is particularly special because it rests on the solid foundation of long-standing cultural and political ties. asserted
it → say → ties
Addressing virtually the inauguration of the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, PM Modi hoped that the grand temple in Paris will stand for centuries as a symbol of cooperation and opportunity between both the nations. asserted
temple → address → nations
“In recent years, relations between India and France have reached new heights. asserted
relations → reach → heights
Together with my friend, President (Emmanuel) Macron, both nations are building a Special Global Strategic Partnership,” he said. asserted
he → build → Partnership
The Prime Minister said that from technology, AI, and defence to space and climate action, India and France are moving forward together with new momentum and energy. asserted
India → say → momentum
“We are also celebrating 2026 as the India-France Year of Innovation. asserted
We → celebrate → Innovation
This strategic partnership is particularly special because it rests on the solid foundation of our long-standing cultural and political ties,” he said. asserted
he → rest → ties
PM Modi said history bears witness that the sacrifice of Indian soldiers in France remains alive in the hearts of people to this day. asserted
sacrifice → say → day
“Language enthusiasts also know the pivotal role French scholars played in popularising Sanskrit. asserted
scholars → know → Sanskrit
Romain Rolland’s writings on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda brought our societies closer,” he said. asserted
he → bring → societies
Furthermore, the Prime Minister said, the spiritual journey of 'The Mother' from Paris to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry has inspired countless Indian and French seekers. asserted
journey → say → seekers
He said decades ago, Srila Prabhupada Swami also visited France, opening a new chapter in spiritual connections through ISKCON. asserted
Swami → say → ISKCON
"Today, yoga has also become a bridge for people-to-people connections between our nations. asserted
yoga → become → nations
Images from the Eiffel Tower on International Yoga Day reflect yoga's immense popularity in France,” he said. asserted
he → reflect → France
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