French President in India to Strengthen Strategic Ties
- 8 years ago
French President Francois Hollande began a three-day visit to India on Sunday that could push a multibillion-dollar deal for combat airplanes and closer cooperation on counterterrorism and clean energy.
Hollande landed in the northern city of Chandigarh where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to join him at official engagements.
Designed in the 1950s by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, Chandigarh is one of three places that France has pledged to help develop as so-called "smart cities" — with clean water supplies, efficient sewage disposal and public transportation.
Hollande will travel to the Indian capital later Sunday.
He will hold talks with Indian leaders on Monday and be a guest of honor on Tuesday at India's Republic Day parade, celebrating 66 years since the country adopted its constitution.
Hollande landed in the northern city of Chandigarh where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to join him at official engagements.
Designed in the 1950s by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, Chandigarh is one of three places that France has pledged to help develop as so-called "smart cities" — with clean water supplies, efficient sewage disposal and public transportation.
Hollande will travel to the Indian capital later Sunday.
He will hold talks with Indian leaders on Monday and be a guest of honor on Tuesday at India's Republic Day parade, celebrating 66 years since the country adopted its constitution.