French President Macron and Indian Prime Minister Modi meet at the Chateau of Chantilly, near Paris. (Photo:Reuters)

In France for the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held marathon one-on-one meeting during which they reviewed the dynamic and multi-faceted relationship to further boost the strategic partnership. The two leaders held the meet that lasted over an hour. The one-on-one interaction was followed by the delegation-level talks.

"India and France have excellent bilateral ties, which are reinforced by a shared vision to cooperate for further enhancing peace and prosperity for our two countries and the world at large," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

Here are the highlights of PM Narendra Modi's visit to France:

3:00 pm: PM Modi ends speech

2:59 pm: 70 years wasted to remove temporary from Article 370, says PM Modi

2:57 pm: Paris will chant Ganpati Bappa Morya in few years, says PM Modi

2:54 pm: "Modi...Modi" chants during PM Narendra Modi's address

#WATCH 'Modi...Modi,' chants during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Indian community at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. pic.twitter.com/jzydmUkMwk ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2019

2:51 pm: For me, Infra means India+France, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi in Paris: Today in the 21st century we talk of INFRA. I would like to say that for me it is IN+FRA, which means the alliance between India and France. pic.twitter.com/rCauniodFO ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2019

2:50 pm: Dynasty politics ending in India, says PM Modi

2:47 pm: India and France have fought against terror, says PM Modi

2:46 pm: India will be 4th nation to land on Moon, says PM Modi

2:45 pm: Third most productive parliament session in 60 years, says PM Modi

2:44 pm: Took historic steps for child development, says PM Modi

2:43 pm: Banned triple talaq, took many important decisions in initial days of govt, says PM Modi

PM Modi said that his government banned triple talaq. Blessings of these women will benefit India for years, PM Modi said.

2:41 pm: India is now surging ahead, says PM Modi

PM Modi said, "I want to tell you that India is now surging ahead. Mandate we had is not merely for running a government but for building a new India."

PM Narendra Modi addressing Indian community in Paris: I want to tell you that India is now surging ahead,mandate we got is not merely for running a govt but for building a new India pic.twitter.com/IFtZxGP1qu ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2019

2:40 pm: In last 5 years, we set goals which were earlier considered impossible to fulfill, says PM

PM Modi said, "I have come to a nation of football lovers. You very well know the importance of a goal. That is the ultimate achievement. In last five years, we set goals which were earlier considered impossible to fulfill."

PM Narendra Modi in Paris,France: I have come to a nation of football lovers, you very well know the importance of a goal, that is the ultimate achievement. In last 5 years we set goals which were earlier considered impossible to fulfill pic.twitter.com/j2H5QI6FP9 ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2019

2:39 pm: India is at the forefront of the startup race, says PM Modi

2:38 pm: India will achieve climate change goals in next 1.5 years, says PM Modi

2:37 pm: India will be TB free by 2025, says PM Modi

2:36 pm: World's biggest health scheme is in India, says PM Modi

2:35 pm: We have achieved our goals with team spirit, says PM Modi

2:35 pm: Focus on ease of doing business and ease of living, says PM Modi

2:33 pm: Salute all those who lost their lives in 1950, 1966 plane crashes, says PM

PM Modi said, "I salute all those including the great Indian nuclear physicist Homi Bhaba, who lost their lives in the two crashes (Air India plane crashes in 1950 and 1966 in France's Saint Gervais)."

PM Narendra Modi addressing Indian community at UNESCO HQ in Paris: I salute all those including the great Indian nuclear physicist Homi Bhaba, who lost their lives in the two crashes( Air India plane crashes, in 1950 and 1966 in France's Saint Gervais) pic.twitter.com/D1Rq6qhuqs ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2019

2:31 pm: I am not like other politicians, says PM Modi

PM Modi said, "I made a promise last time I came here. Most politicians dont remember their promises. I am not like other politicians."

2:30 pm: I bow down to Bapu, says PM Modi

2:29 pm: Bapu stoood for Ram Bhakti and Desh Bhakti, says PM Modi in Paris

2:28 pm: Paris Ram mai rang gaya hai, says PM Modi

2:26 pm: France's World Cup win was celebrated in India

2:24 pm: India, France celebrate each others' achievement, says PM Modi

2:20 pm: PM Modi addresses Indian community at UNESCO headquarters in Paris

WATCH: PM Narendra Modi addresses the Indian community at UNESCO HQ in Paris,France https://t.co/mv6WJygk3f ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2019

2.15 pm: PM Modi arrives for community event

Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at UNESCO office, meets Director-General of UNESCO,Audrey Azoulay pic.twitter.com/iGLZuFisHE ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2019

2.12 pm: PM Modi to address community event at UNESCO headquarters shortly

PM Modi's visit to Paris

Prime Minister Modi was on Thursday accorded a red carpet welcome at the airport where he was received by Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian.

"India and France enjoy extremely friendly ties and have been working together bilaterally and multilaterally for years," Modi tweeted soon after his arrival.

During his two-day visit, Modi will also meet his French counterpart Edouard Philippe and interact with the Indian community.

He will dedicate a memorial to the Indian victims of the two Air India crashes in France in the 1950s and 1960s.

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