Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the opening of his France visit with a post on the social media platform X (@narendramodi), offering a glimpse of the early moments of the trip. The post was tied to the French coastal city of Nice, where the visit began.
What Modi Said
In his post, the Prime Minister shared highlights from Nice and described it as a strong start to his France visit. He voiced hope that the bond between India and France would keep deepening, and tagged French President @EmmanuelMacron in the message.
"Here are highlights from Nice…a great start to my France visit. May the India-France friendship keep getting stronger."
The Bigger Picture
Beginning the trip from Nice is being read as another step in the steadily warming ties between India and France. Visits of this kind are seen as significant for cooperation on defence, trade and strategic partnership between the two nations. The Prime Minister tagging Macron also reflects the personal and diplomatic rapport between the two leaders.
Public Reaction
The post drew a mix of responses. Some users praised the India-France friendship and the visit, others made light-hearted remarks about the editing and presentation of the highlights, while a few raised questions about the trip and the spending involved.
