French President Emmanuel Macron to arrive in Delhi today on four-day visit
French President France Emmanuel Macron to arrive in New Delhi on Friday on a four-day state visit.
Travelling with his wife Brigitte and delegation of businessmen and ministry officials, Macron will tour India from March 9 to March 12
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Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that "the visit of President Macron is aimed at strengthening the bilateral economic, political and strategic dimension of our engagement".
Macron will also hold bilateral talks with Narendra Modi on Saturday in order to enhance and cooperate defence. maritime, security and energy-related sectors.
The issues like terrorism, climate change, sustainable growth and development, infrastructure, smart urbanization, science and technology cooperation will take centre stage during the discussions.
Macron will also chair the International Solar Alliance (ISA) summit on Sunday.
Macron is also expected to make a visit to Taj Mahal and on Monday he will be heading to Varanasi with Narendra Modi.
Macron last visited India in 2016 when he was invited to be the chief guest of Republic Day celebrations.