PM Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Paris. Members expressed pride over his visit, highlighting the 'Bharat Innovates 2026' initiative and the upcoming inauguration of the first Hindu temple in the city.
'Making Us Proud': Indian Diaspora Welcomes PM Modi in Paris
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Paris, the Indian diaspora overcame with joy and pride. A member of the Indian diaspora told ANI, "I am a scientist and I feel very proud that 'Bharat Innovates 2026' was jointly inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron."
Pratik, a member of the Indian diaspora, told ANI that he was associated with the BAPS Swaminarayan temple which is going to be opened in September this year. He said, "I am associated with the BAPS Swaminarayan temple which is going to be opened in September this year, first Hindu temple in Paris...We have invited Modi ji as well, we have invited the people of entire India as well."
Biren Shah, President of the India France Association said, "We are very glad to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi here in Paris and he is making all of us very proud."
PM Modi Praises Diaspora's Role in Strengthening India-France Ties
PM Modi appreciated the efforts by Indian diaspora's efforts to bring both nations together. In a post on X, he said, "I arrived in Paris just a short while ago, where I was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora. I am proud of their efforts to bring India and France closer together. The India-France partnership is essential to the progress of our planet."
Je suis arrivé à Paris il y a peu, où j’ai été accueilli chaleureusement par la diaspora indienne. Je suis fier de ses efforts pour rapprocher l’Inde et la France. Le partenariat Inde-France est essentiel au progrès de notre planète. pic.twitter.com/Mzvs4HKggd — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2026
Final Leg of France Visit
PM Modi arrived in Paris earlier in the day for the final leg of his visit to France. Upon his arrival in the French capital, Prime Minister Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community gathered at his hotel. Enthusiastic supporters greeted the Prime Minister with cheers and expressions of support as he began his engagements in Paris.
The Prime Minister's visit comes after his participation in the G7 Summit in Evian, where he held a series of meetings and discussions on key global issues, including governance, artificial intelligence (AI) and cooperation with the Global South. (ANI)
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