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PM Modi, French President Macron inaugurate India's new consulate in Marseille

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated India's new consulate in Marseille on February 12, 2025, amid cheers from the crowd.
Before the inauguration, Modi and Macron paid tribute to Indian soldiers at the Mazargues Cemetery, honoring those who fought in the Great War.
The new consulate will serve four French regions and aims to deepen economic and cultural ties between India and France.
Macron stated that over 100,000 Indians fought for France in World War I, with many making the ultimate sacrifice.

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Euro Weekly News

Indian Prime Minister visits France

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron travelled to Marseille on February 12 after co-chairing the AI Action Summit held in Paris. The new Indian consulate in Marseille in France was jointly inaugurated on that day by the pair of politicians as part of efforts to deepen economic and people-to-people ties. A large number of members of the Indian community… Source

11 days ago·Spain

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France Info

Marseille: Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi on an official visit to the Phocean city

The French President and the Indian Prime Minister met in Marseilles (Bouches-du-Rhône) on the morning of Wednesday, February 12, to strengthen the diplomatic ties between India and France.

11 days ago·Strasbourg, France

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The Print

Modi pitches Pinaka rockets to Macron as they discuss defence, civil nuclear ties, IMEC in Marseille

The leaders held bilateral talks following the high-level political segment of the AI Action Summit in Paris. They also inaugurated a new Indian consulate in Marseille.

11 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Latestly

PM Modi in France: PM Narendra Modi Visits Mazargues Cemetery in Marseille Along With French President Emmanuel Macron, Pays Tribute to Indian Soldiers Who Fought During First World War (Watch Video) | 📰 LatestLY

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the historic Mazargues Cemetery in Marseille city here along with French President Emmanuel Macron and paid tribute to the Indian soldiers who made sacrifices fighting in the Great War. At a solemn ceremony held at the site, Modi laid a wreath composed of tricolour-themed flowers. 📰 PM Modi in France: PM Narendra Modi Visits Mazargues Cemetery in Marseille Along With French President Emmanuel Ma…

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The Hindu

PM Modi, French President Macron inaugurate India's new consulate in Marseille

Before the inauguration, Mr. Modi and Mr. Macron visited the historic Mazargues Cemetery and paid tribute to the Indian soldiers

11 days ago·India

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NDTV

PM Visits Cemetery In France's Marseille, Inaugurates Indian Consulate

On the third and final day of his France visit on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi visited the historic Mazargues Cemetery in Marseille with French President Emmanuel Macron and paid tribute to Indian soldiers who fought in World War I and World War II, many of whom are cremated there. Noting that freedom fighter Veer Savarkar attempted a "courageous escape" in Marseille, PM Modi wrote on X, "In India's quest for freedom, this city holds special …

11 days ago·New Delhi, India

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