Macron courts Modi in quest for geopolitical 'independence'
The Hindu
French President Macron and Indian Prime Minister Modi strengthen ties in southern France, discussing economic projects and defense cooperation.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited southern France with a packed schedule on Wednesday (February 12, 2025), fostering a relationship that Paris sees as an alternative to great power rivalries.
Mr. Macron took Mr. Modi for dinner in the picturesque southern town of Cassis on Tuesday, before Wednesday's visit to the Mediterranean coast and France's second-biggest city, Marseille.
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They began the day with a homage to Indian soldiers who died in France during World War I, at the Mazargues military cemetery south of Marseille.
They then inaugurated India's new consulate general in Marseille, an event that drew a small crowd of cheering Indians.
Then it was time for business, with a visit to global sea freight company CMA CGM.
Both leaders have been discussing a project called India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a railway and maritime corridor between India and Europe via the Middle East destined to rival China's Belt and Road Initiative.
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