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US, Russia vouch for India’s friendship

as France eyes major trade deals

Modi and Macron hold a roadshow in Jaipur; India-France collaboration is advancing

innovation and technology across defense, space, and sustainability

OUR BUREAU and security solutions, provides am-
ple opportunities for Thales. Presi-
New Delhi/Washington, DC
dent Macron’s presence as the chief
all this India’s moment. All guest at the Republic Day celebra-
big global powers want to be tion underscores the deep ties be-
Cfriendly with New Delhi. tween the two nations, highlighting
As India celebrates its 75th Re- the strong connection among gov-
public Day, the United States ex- ernments, businesses, and people.
tended wishes to India, calling the
country a key strategic partner of the Saraf, who leads all of Thales’s
US. “I would just note that - would
wish a happy Indian Republic Day to business activities in India as well
anybody tuning in. India is a coun- as Thales’s partnerships, includ-
try - it is a key strategic partner of
the United States and one that we ing joint ventures and engineering
look forward to closening our collab- competence centres, said collab-
oration in a number of key areas on.
And this is - was quite indicative in oration between India and France
- during Prime Minister Modi’s state spans key areas such as defense,
visit here to the United States this
past summer,” the US State Depart- space, cybersecurity, aviation,
ment Principal Deputy Spokesper- and topics related to renewables
son Vedant Patel said during a press
briefing on Thursday (US local time). and sustainability.
Russian Ambassador to India,
Denis Alipov, also congratulated In- The bilateral meeting between
dia on its 75th Republic Day. “Warm- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and
est congratulations on the #Repub- French President Macron promis-
licDay, India! Wishing our Indian es extensive bilateral collaboration,
friend’s prosperity, well-being and marked by agreements fostering
very bright #AmritKaal! Long live technological advancements.
#Bharat! Long live Rusi-Bharati- Thales stated that it takes pride
ya Dosti!” the Russian Ambassador Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron pose for a selfie in delivering to India cutting-edge
wrote on X. during their visit to Hawa Mahal in Jaipur on Thursday (ANI) technologies and innovations, con-
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Na- tributing to the mutual growth of
rendra Modi and French President was built in 1799 as an extension to India-France collaboration is ad- both nations.
Emmanuel Macron held a mega the Royal City Palace of Jaipur. vancing innovation and technology Saraf said Thales thrives in In-
roadshow in Rajasthan’s Jaipur on Prior to the road show, French across defense, space, and sustain- dia’s market, spearheading growth
Thursday. The French leader is in In- President Emmanuel Macron ar- ability, Thales India Chief, Ashish in defense, aviation, and security
dia on a two-day state visit at the in- rived at Jantar Mantar in Pink City, Saraf said as French President Em- solutions. With a robust presence in
vitation of PM Modi. People in large Jaipur. Prime Minister Modi was manuel Macron arrived in India on India, Thales operates successfully
numbers welcomed PM Modi and pictured extending him a warm wel- Thursday as the chief guest for the in defense, aviation, digital identity,
French President Emmanuel Ma- come at Jantar Mantar. The two 75th Republic Day. and security solutions, employing
cron during their roadshow in Jaipur, leaders warmly greeted each other In an interview, Ashish Saraf, over 2000 professionals, including
Rajasthan. and posed for the cameras. They vice president and country director 1500 engineers.
Macron waved at the people then headed to see Jantar Mantar. for India, Thales Group, said India Emphasizing local partnerships,
who gathered there, acknowledging Jantar Mantar is a famous solar ob- and France enjoy a robust bilateral Thales collaborates with 75 suppli-
the warm welcome. servatory established by Maharaja relationship rooted in shared values ers, delivering cutting-edge tech-
As PM Modi and French Pres- Sawai Jai Singh. It has been declared and aspirations. Thales takes pride nologies to India. Celebrating seven
ident Macron held the mega road a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in its enduring partnership with In- decades of participation in India’s
show, a floral shower for the leaders in July 2010. dia, spanning over seven decades and growth story, recent milestones in-
also took place. Following the road- Earlier, Macron arrived at Am- contributing significantly to growth, clude the inauguration of a state-of-
show, PM Modi and French Presi- ber Fort in Rajasthan’s Jaipur. He he said. the-art facility in Bangalore and the
dent visited Hawa Mahal. Hawa Ma- also met school students who gath- The Indian market, particularly launch of an Avionics MRO center
hal, also known as “Palace of Breeze”, ered there to welcome him. in defense, aviation, digital identity, in Delhi, NCR.

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