Macron's Heartfelt Farewell in Hindi to PM Modi
French President Emmanuel Macron made headlines at the G7 Summit in France with a warm and unusual farewell in Hindi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The gesture was a departure from standard diplomatic protocol and drew attention for its sincerity and friendship.
Background of the G7 Summit
The G7 Summit was a high-profile gathering of world leaders, including PM Modi, to discuss global issues and strengthen international partnerships. The summit took place in Nice, France, from June 14 to June 18, 2026.
Macron's Farewell Message
In a special video message, Macron began by saying, 'Priya mitra Narendra, mujhe bahut khushi hai, daure ke liye swagat karte, France Bharat ki dosti amar rahe.' He then smiled and remarked, 'I hope it was correct.' The message was a heartfelt expression of friendship and a sign of the strong bilateral ties between France and India.
Key Takeaways from the G7 Summit
- PM Modi participated in discussions over the last two days and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump.
- The foundational matrix for this robust summitry was established on June 14, when PM Modi held bilateral talks with Macron at Villa Kerylos in Nice.
- The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the excellent growth and depth of bilateral defence collaboration across all domains and agreed to further intensify it with a focus on co-design, co-development, and co-production of defence platforms and advanced technologies.