Key Facts
French President Emmanuel Macron surprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a heartfelt farewell message in Hindi during his visit to France.
The message was delivered at the end of Modi's multi-city visit to France, which included stops in Nice, Evian, and Paris.
Macron's Hindi farewell message was a testament to the strong bilateral relationship between France and India.
Details
Macron's farewell message in Hindi read, "Priya mitra Narendra, mujhe bohot khushi hui aapk Nice, Evian aur Paris mein swagat karke. France aur Bharat ki dosti amar rahe."
Translated to English, the message means, "Dear friend Narendra, I was very happy to welcome you to Nice, Evian and Paris. Long live the friendship between France and India."
Macron also expressed his gratitude to PM Modi for his friendship and said, "I hope it was correct. My dear Narendra Modi, I wanted to thank you so much for your friendship. France loves you. I am so happy you are with so many friends in Paris before leaving and going back to Delhi."
During the farewell ceremony, Macron also announced that he planned to visit India in February next year.
Impact
PM Modi's visit to France was aimed at deepening the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership, which was elevated earlier this year.
Modi and Macron attended VivaTech 2026 in Paris, Europe's largest technology and start-up event, where India is the AI Country Partner.
Modi also addressed members of the Indian diaspora in Paris, praising the community for becoming a key pillar of the bilateral relationship.
What You Should Know
Over the past 12 years, India's exports have increased 35-fold, and the country's mobile manufacturing units have experienced a remarkable 100-fold growth.
India is now the world's second-largest mobile manufacturer, and the country's GDP has doubled during the period.
250 million people have been lifted out of poverty, and the country's infrastructure, including airports, universities, and highway infrastructure, has seen significant growth.
India's rapid progress and development have made it the fastest-growing major economy.
PM Modi's visit to France has strengthened the bilateral relationship between the two countries and has opened up new avenues for cooperation in various fields.