("On Manipur question, this is a matter totally internal to India. We are aware of what is happening in European Parliament. And we have made a reach out to the concerned EU parliamentarians, but we have made it very clear, this is a matter totally and absolutely internal to India" - Foreign Secy Vinay Kwatra )
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit France on July 13 and 14 to attend this year's much talked about Bastille Day parade as the guest of honour, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.
"This visit is particularly special as I will join President Macron for the French National Day, or Bastille Day celebrations in Paris as the Guest of Honour. An Indian tri-services contingent will be part of the Bastille Day Parade, while Indian Air Force aircraft will perform a fly-past on the occasion.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of our strategic partnership. Rooted in deep trust and commitment, our two countries cooperate closely across various domains including defence, space, civil nuclear, blue economy, trade, investment, education, culture and people to people ties. We also work together on regional and global issues," - PM Modi in his departure statement.
The Bastille Day Parade will witness a 269-member tri-services contingent of the Indian Armed Forces marching alongside their French partners. The Fete Nationale Francaise is celebrated on July 14 or the National Day in France. It is also known as Bastille Day as this day is the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789 during the French Revolution.
PM Modi's visit is expected to herald the next phase in the India-France Strategic Partnership by setting new and ambitious goals for our strategic, cultural, scientific, academic, and economic cooperation, including in a wide range of industries, an official statement released by the Indian Embassy in France said earlier.
Vinay Kwatra also said that events in Manipur are India’s internal matter. New Delhi has reached out to #EU Parliamentarians who have moved a resolution in the EU Parliament to debate #human rights “breaches” in Manipur.
The Prime Minister will reach United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 15 and meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The PM would be given a ceremonial welcome, after which several bilateral talks and other events will be organized in honour of the Prime Minister’s visit, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.
"After concluding his visit to France, the Prime Minister would depart for UAE and reach there on the fifteenth of July where he will meet His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi. To be followed by a ceremonial welcome, bilateral talks and other events organized in honour of prime minister's visit to UAE," Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said while addressing a press conference on Wednesday.
Modi and President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayadal Nayan last met in June in Abu Dhabi when the PM visited UAE while on his return from the G7 summit in Munich.
"They have since also met on many virtual platforms, including in July last year, during the I2U2 (India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States) summit," the Foreign Secretary said. Kwatra further mentioned that in February 2022, during the virtual summit, the comprehensive economic partnership agreement between India and UAE was signed.
"UAE is also a special invitee during India's G20 presidency summit to be held in September this year. Indian and UAE are also cooperating very closely on COP28, which will be held in UAE towards the end of this year," Foriegn Secretary Vinay Kwatra said. "Prime Minister's visit to UAE provides a useful opportunity for us to review this important partnership and inject further momentum across the whole range of areas that we cooperated," he added.
Kwatra also said that the bilateral trade is at 85 billion dollars between India and UAE. Thus UAE is India's third-largest trading partner last year. India's second-largest export destination is UAE.
Bilateral trade is currently at a very strong 85 billion dollars between India and UAE, making UAE India's third largest trading partner last year and India's second-largest export destination is UAE.
"The Indian diaspora presents very strong and robust numbers in UAE, about 3.5 billion," he said.
"Both of them, of course, also enjoy an excellent personal rapport, which is reflected in their very frequent engagements," Kwatra said.
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Paris Riots an Internal Matter, Will Not Impact PM Modi's vist, says Foreign Secretary Kwatra.
"The riots in Paris and its impact on the visit (of the Prime Minister), look, it's a matter internal to France. And from our perspective, we don't see any impact on the visit whatsoever. We have never had any doubt right throughout the course, and have kept preparing for it completely," the Foreign Secretary said.
Lalduhawma (on FB) ::: "Whatever it is internal or external, Modi has to bring peace between the Meiteis and the hill peoples instead of keeping silent to the chaotic law and order ...This is 100% failure of the constitution of India and the Centre has to declare President Rule immediately before the external agency or governments speak about it."
ReplyDeleteLawrence K (Facebook) ::: "What does Internal mean which our PM Modi is talking about? Everyone knows whether internal or external what is happening in our country under our nose. Why is talking so much now. What was he doing so long? The law and order and chaotic bloody situation is due to the incompetency, (lack of) sincerity and humane approach to the whole situation on the ground.. A stitch in time saves nine." (blogger's response - PM Modi has not said so far, its Foreign Secretary and MEA spokesman who have said internal matters and EU Parliament has no business)
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