Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Marseille on the final day of his three-day visit to France. On this day, PM Modi will inaugurate India’s second consulate in France and participate in key events like paying tribute to fallen soldiers and visiting the ITER nuclear fusion project. This marks the conclusion of a visit aimed at strengthening India-France relations.

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• PM Modi visited Marseille, marking the last day of his three-day France trip.
• On his agenda: inaugurating India’s second consulate in France, and paying tribute to soldiers at the Mazargues War Cemetery.
• PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the ITER nuclear fusion project.
• PM Modi emphasized India’s gratitude towards the French for supporting India’s freedom struggle.
• During British rule, VD Savarkar attempted a courageous escape from a British ship in 1910, aided by the French.
• PM Modi thanked the people of Marseille for their role in the Indian freedom struggle.
• He met US Vice President J D Vance and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the AI Action Summit.
• PM Modi and Macron addressed the AI Action Summit and 14th India-France CEOs Forum, highlighting innovation and collaboration.
• Marseille is a key trade gateway for India-France relations, and vital for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
• PM Modi’s France visit also sets the stage for his upcoming US trip on February 13.