Prime Minister Narendra Modi with French President Francois Hollande during the India-France Business Summit in Chandigarh. (Press Trust of India photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande attended the Indo-French CEO's forum and a business summit. Here are the highlights:
India-France Business Summit- You have a natural connection with Chandigarh: PM Narendra Modi to French President Francois Hollande.
- President Hollande's excitement and commitment to work with India is apparent from his every word: PM Modi.
- President gives a lot of credit to India, for raising issues of climate justice, sustainable lifestyle, a dialogue with environment.
- He (Hollande) postponed a meeting for me, took me in confidence and then declared the outcome. It was a unprecedented gesture.
- Mankind is troubled with terrorism and global warming.
- France has stood its ground, to its ideas even in the face of tragedy.
- France and India believe in values of mankind.
- We will be united in our fight against enemies of humanity.
- India will stand shoulder to shoulder with France in the battle against terrorism.
- Today we are partnering France even in cybersecurity.
- I want to assure French companies that India is perfect to invest in right now. I invite you to India.
- President Hollande says good governance is an asset above all. Our government strives for good governance.
- India is becoming easier to do business in. For such a large country like India to climb 12 places in ease of doing business rankings is an example of the new spirit in India.
- India has the power of 800 million youth. Through good governance we want to reach global benchmarks.
- World has accepted India as a good investment destination.
- The 400 French companies working in India have had a positive experience of operating here.
- Urbanisation is gaining pace in India and that is why are are working on Smart Cities Project.
- We want to work closely with France. We want to work together for the development of humankind.
- This is an extraordinary visit, not my first to India: French President Francois Hollande.
- French troops will march on January 26 for the first time.
- Both countries should work together. I am here to strengthen the partnership.
- My visit has two main goals. Consolidate strategic partnership with India and implement decisions taken during PM Modi's visit to France.
Indo-French CEO's forum
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a decisive role at COP 21: French President Francois Hollande addresses the CEO's Forum.
- "Glad to welcome Francois Hollande in the city built by the great Le Corbusier: PM Narendra Modi addresses the CEO's Forum.
- I have had the opportunity of meeting President Francois Hollande 5 times in the last year.
- India is a source of hope and confidence for the entire world community.
- India is the fastest growing economy in the world. We have the labour and the market for your products.
- Our strategic partnership is not just between Paris and New Delhi. It is with each and every one of you.