French President comes to see off PM at airport | Modi-Macron bonhomie in photos

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for the US to meet President Donald Trump after wrapping his two-day visit to France.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for the US to meet President Donald Trump after wrapping his two-day visit to France.(PMO/X)

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In a special gesture, French President Emmanuel Macron came to see off PM Modi at the airport. The two leaders also exchanged a warm hug.(PMO/X)

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During his visit to France, PM Modi attended programmes ranging from AI, commerce, energy and cultural linkages during his visit to France.

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The two leaders also held a bilateral meeting during which they called for enhancing trade and investment ties between the two countries and committed to further deepening their engagement in the Indo-Pacific and various global forums and initiatives.

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"Thank you France! A productive visit concludes, where I attended programmes ranging from AI, commerce, energy and cultural linkages. Gratitude to President Emmanuel Macron and the people of France," PM Modi said in a post on X after his departure.

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