PM Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday.

India and France's alliance can be summed up as "infra", whether it's the solar infrastructure or any other form of infrastructure.

"In a few days, India will become the first country to land close to the moon's south pole - an achievement that not just us Indians, but the world is proud of," he said.

Recalling India's participation in World War 1, he said: "Thousands of Indians gave their live in a war that wasn't even theirs. India fought here in France too during World War I and 9,000 of our soldiers gave up their lives in battle. We should never forget their sacrifice."

The address comes a day after held one-on-one talks with French President Emmanuel Macron late on Thursday night where the two world leaders discussed Kashmir among other issues.

After the interaction, PM Modi said the relationship between India and France is not based on any selfishness, but on solid ideals of 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity'.

Here are the live updates from PM Modi's visit to France:

Aug 23, 2019 15:58 (IST) PM Modi leaves for UAE

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. He will return to Paris for G7 Summit.





Aug 23, 2019 14:54 (IST) India and France's alliance can be summed up as "infra", whether it's the solar infrastructure or any other form of infrastructure.



Aug 23, 2019 14:48 (IST) Important Decisions Taken In 75 Days Of New Government: PM Modi

In new India, the way in which action is being taken against corruption, nepotism, loot of people's money, terrorism... this has never happened before. Within 75 days of the new government coming to power, we took many strong decisions: PM Modi In France



Aug 23, 2019 14:41 (IST) Warm Welcome To PM Modi In France

Rapturous welcome for PM @narendramodi at the community programme in Paris! pic.twitter.com/8YzmFf1MUM - PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 23, 2019

Aug 23, 2019 14:41 (IST) Warm Welcome To PM Modi In France

Rapturous welcome for PM @narendramodi at the community programme in Paris! pic.twitter.com/8YzmFf1MUM - PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 23, 2019

Aug 23, 2019 14:39 (IST) India's Healthcare Has Become World's Largest: PM Modi

India's healthcare programme has become world's largest healthcare programme. The Ayushman Bharat covers more people than the entire populations of US, Canada and Mexico combined: PM Modi in France

Aug 23, 2019 14:38 (IST) You all follow football... you know that in order to achieve what you want, in order to win, you need to score the goals. India is now achieving goals that it only dreamt about: PM Modi in France



Aug 23, 2019 14:37 (IST) India Has More Followers Of French Football Team: PM Modi

"There are more fans following France's football team than the number of fans in India": PM Modi in France

Aug 23, 2019 14:35 (IST) Friendship Between India, France Unbreakable: PM Modi At UNESCO

The friendship between India and France is unbreakable. The relationship India and France share is more than just friendship... The Indo-French relationship has stood the test of time: PM Modi In France



Aug 23, 2019 14:31 (IST) These days Paris is filled with the echoes of Ram after all it is the year of Bapu's 150th birth anniversary. If I had the chance to do so, I would spend time at Bapu's feet: PM Modi At UNESCO

Aug 23, 2019 14:26 (IST) Watch: PM Modi's Address At UNESCO

Community connect. Watch from Paris. https://t.co/sCqcEtcc0v - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2019

Aug 23, 2019 14:22 (IST) PM Modi Meets French PM

Rencontré M. Édouard Philippe, Premier Ministre de la République Française. Nos entretiens ont été exhaustifs et ont porté sur l'ensemble des relations franco-indiennes. pic.twitter.com/fxfgsjrpjs - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2019

Aug 23, 2019 14:20 (IST) PM Modi To Address Indian Community At UNESO Shortly

In a short while from now, will address a community programme at the @UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Do watch it live. pic.twitter.com/UZTfd6KT2N - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2019

Aug 23, 2019 14:19 (IST) Ahead of PM Modi's visit to France, he had said: "I would also dedicate a memorial to the Indian victims of the two Air India crashes in France in the 1950s & 1960s".

Aug 23, 2019 13:23 (IST) In a joint statement issued after the talks on Thursday, PM Modi and French President reiterated their strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including cross-border terrorism and terror-related incidents in France and India.

