Alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Modi honored Indian soldiers at Marseille’s famous Mazargues Cemetery on the last day of his trip to France. For many troops who served in World Wars I and II, this cemetery serves as their ultimate resting place.
PM Modi emphasized Marseille’s importance in India’s liberation movement during his visit, citing freedom fighter Veer Savarkar’s valiant 1910 escape attempt. He thanked the citizens of Marseille and the French activists of the day who fought Savarkar’s deportation to British authorities in a post on X, writing, “The bravery of Veer Savarkar continues to inspire generations.”PM Modi Honors Indian Soldiers in France, Strengthens Ties.
PM Modi emphasized the Indian consulate’s role in fostering closer ties between France and India while also paying tribute to dead soldiers. This project would strengthen ties between the two countries, he said.The Prime Minister received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Marseille. Priyanka Sharma, a community member, expressed her joy at meeting
Modi, saying, “We have been here for four years… meeting PM Modi was a joyful experience.”Modi and Macron also visited the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project in Cadarache, where India has committed Rs 17,500 crore, contributing the largest component—a massive refrigerator for the reactor.
Vikram Misri, the foreign secretary, called their joint flight to Marseille aboard the French presidential plane a “exceptional gesture,” demonstrating the two leaders’ profound confidence and trust in one another. Defense and health were among the topics of discussion about the strategic alliance between France and India.
After wrapping up his tour, PM Modi left for the US, where he would meet with President Donald Trump in an effort to strengthen ties between the two countries. This important journey is anticipated to be followed by a joint statement.
