NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed India-France relations, saying that the strategic partnership between the 2 international locations is especially particular as a result of it rests on the strong basis of long-standing cultural and political ties.Addressing the inauguration of the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, Modi hoped that the grand temple would stand for hundreds of years as a logo of cooperation and alternative between the 2 nations.“In recent times, relations between India and France have reached new heights. Along with my pal, President (Emmanuel) Macron, each nations are constructing a Particular International Strategic Partnership,” he mentioned.The Prime Minister mentioned the inauguration was greater than a non secular or architectural event, asserting that it embodied the spirit of common brotherhood and the traditional Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.“As we speak, this stage has grow to be an woke up platform for the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” he mentioned.PM Modi additionally underlined that the institution of temples and the unfold of India’s religious traditions abroad additionally carry with them the nation’s philosophical message of human unity. Referring to the best that minds ought to be united and hearts related, he mentioned India’s civilisational thought has a common attraction.PM Modi additionally positioned the inauguration within the wider context of the quickly increasing India-France partnership, noting that New Delhi and Paris had been working collectively to construct what he described as a Particular International Strategic Partnership.“We’re additionally celebrating 2026 because the India-France Yr of Innovation. This strategic partnership is especially particular as a result of it rests on the strong basis of our long-standing cultural and political ties,” he mentioned.
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“Each international locations are constructing a Particular International Strategic Partnership collectively,” he mentioned, whereas recalling his cooperation with French President Emmanuel Macron.PM Modi mentioned historical past bears witness that the sacrifice of Indian troopers in France stays alive within the hearts of individuals to today.“Language fans additionally know the pivotal function French students performed in popularising Sanskrit. Romain Rolland’s writings on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda introduced our societies nearer,” he mentioned.