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PM Modi on Friday joined French President Emmanuel Macron for the Bastille Day parade as the Guest of Honour. ...read more

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday participated in the Bastille Day parade along with French President Emmanuel Macron - as part of French National Day celebrations. 

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PM Modi is attending the parade as the Guest of Honour.

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PM Modi saluted the Indian contingent as it passed the dais where Macron, he and other dignitaries were seated.

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Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote: “India, inspired by its centuries old ethos, is committed to doing everything possible to make our planet peaceful, prosperous and sustainable. 1.4 billion Indians will always be grateful to France for being a strong and trusted partner. May the bond deepen even further!”

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Throughout the parade, Macron was seen explaining to PM Modi the nuances of the traditional parade.

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Marching to the tune of 'saare jahan se achcha', the 269-member Indian tri-services contingent participated in the parade and joined the flypast.

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Sharing a video of the Indian tri-services marching contingent wowing crowds on Twitter, France's Emmanuel Macron said, “On this 14th July, India's soldiers and Rafale fighter jets are participating in the parade along with our soldiers. We honor the memory of those who fought alongside the French army in World War I. We'll never forget.”