France to fete India’s Modi at Bastille Day celebration

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[1/3] French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, July 13, 2023. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol PARIS, July 14 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be given one of France's most spectacular recognitions on Friday as guest of honour at the Bastille Day military parade, part of a visit that has sealed high-profile defence deals. Modi and President Emmanuel Macron will watch French and Indian soldiers march down the tree-lined Champs-Elysee avenue in Paris, while French-made Rafale fighter jets India bought in 2015 will take part...