French President Hollande Arrives In Chandigarh,To Address Business Summit With Modi
24 January, Chandigarh
French President Francois Hollande has arrived in Chandigarh this afternoon on a three-day visit to India. The French President will be joined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the sightseeing to tourist spots Rock Garden, Capitol Complex, Government Museum and Art gallery at Chandigarh.
In the evening, the two leaders are expected to address CEO forum and India-French Business Summit at Chandigarh. Hollande will depart from Chandigarh to New Delhi in the evening.
He will be accorded ceremonial reception at the forecourts of Rashtrapati Bhawan tomorrow. Later, he will hold bilateral talks with the Prime Minister at Hyderabad House. Thereafter signing of agreements in various key sectors will take place.
On 26th, the French President will witness Republic Day parade at Rajpath as the chief guest. This is the fifth time that a serving President of France will be the Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day function which is itself a record.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome to French President Francois Hollande. In a series of tweets, Modi said, he is honoured and delighted to have Mr Hollande as the Chief Guest for Republic Day celebrations.
The Prime Mnister said, he will meet the French President in Chandigarh and Delhi and build on the ground covered during their previous interactions.