The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the India-France Business Summit in Chandigarh today.
The Prime Minister appreciated France for the manner in which it coordinated the CoP 21 negotiations. He recalled that President Hollande had spoken to him over phone and had shared the outline of the proposed agreement, shortly before it was announced.
The Prime Minister recalled the deadly terror attack in Paris a few days before the CoP-21 meeting, and said France has shown the way to combat terrorism without deviating from its core principles. He said India will stand shoulder to shoulder with France in the fight against terrorism.
The Prime Minister spoke at length about the complementarities between India and France, and said both countries are in fact made for each other. Speaking about the security and defence sector, the Prime Minister said Indian talent and French manufacturing capability can together make the world a more secure place. In this context, he mentioned cyber-security as well.
The Prime Minister said French companies are well invested in India. He asserted that retrospective tax was a thing of the past, and a closed chapter. He mentioned the initiatives of Mission Innovation, involving India, US and France, and the International Solar Alliance.
16 MoUs and Agreements were exchanged at the Summit.
Enthusiasm of President @fhollande to work with India is evident in his words: PM speaks at Business Summit https://t.co/SWsGSgvak6 @Elysee
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
Have got many opportunities to work with President @fhollande including during the recent #COP21 Summit: PM @narendramodi @fhollande @Elysee
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
The trust and friendship with France is an asset for us: PM @narendramodi at Business Summit @Elysee @fhollande
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
President @fhollande is correct that terrorism is a challenge, just like global warming: PM @narendramodi at the Business Summit @Elysee
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
Within days of the attack, France hosted so many world leaders. People, the media of France must be appreciated: PM @narendramodi @Elysee
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
Defence is also a very important matter. And now, it is not only about the battlefield. Cyber security is becoming vital: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
India's talent and the manufacturing of France can achieve a lot: PM @narendramodi at the Business Summit @Elysee @fhollande
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
India's skilled manpower can be a major source of strength. Our skilled manpower can bring down costs & improve quality: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
In such a short span of time, India's 'Ease of Doing Business' rankings improved substantially: PM @narendramodi at the Business Summit
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
World has accepted India as a good investment destination: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
France's greatest strength is innovation: PM @narendramodi at the Business Summit @Elysee @fhollande
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
PM @narendramodi : The 400 French companies working in India have had a positive experience of operating here
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 24, 2016
Urbanisation is gaining pace in India and that is why are are working on Smart Cities Project: PM @narendramodi at the Business Summit
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
We want to work closely with France. We want to work together for the development of humankind: PM @narendramodi @Elysee @fhollande
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 24, 2016
