Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stated India-France relations have reached new heights and this strategic partnership is especially particular as a result of it rests on the stable basis of long-standing cultural and political ties.
Addressing just about the inauguration of the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, PM Modi hoped that the grand temple in Paris will stand for hundreds of years as an emblem of cooperation and alternative between each the nations.
“In recent times, relations between India and France have reached new heights. Along with my good friend, President (Emmanuel) Macron, each nations are constructing a Particular International Strategic Partnership,” he stated.
The prime minister stated that from expertise, AI, and defence to area and local weather motion, India and France are transferring ahead along with new momentum and power.
“We’re additionally celebrating 2026 because the India-France 12 months of Innovation. This strategic partnership is especially particular as a result of it rests on the stable basis of our long-standing cultural and political ties,” he stated.
Modi stated lately, there may be a lot speak about three way partnership prospects between India and France.
He stated historical past bears witness that the sacrifice of Indian troopers in France stays alive within the hearts of individuals to at the present time.
“Language fanatics 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 stated.
Moreover, the prime minister stated, the non secular journey of ‘The Mom’ from Paris to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry has impressed numerous Indian and French seekers.
He stated a long time in the past, Srila Prabhupada Swami additionally visited France, opening a brand new chapter in non secular connections by ISKCON.
“Right now, yoga has additionally change into a bridge for people-to-people connections between our nations. Photographs from the Eiffel Tower on Worldwide Yoga Day replicate yoga’s immense recognition in France,” he stated.
PM Modi stated the Swaminarayan temple provides a brand new dimension to these prospects – it’s ‘Made in India’ and ‘In-built France.’
“Lots of its stones have been carved in India, mixing India’s historical craftsmanship with fashionable engineering right here in France,” he stated.
PM Modi stated he was assured that the resonant values of Indian tradition originating from the newly constructed temple in Paris will profit folks throughout Europe.
He stated that every time time permits sooner or later, he will definitely attempt to go to the temple and pay respects.
“Now, by this magnificent BAPS temple (BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha), one other milestone is being added to our cultural relations,” he stated.
The prime minister stated Swaminarayan temples have at all times served as hubs of service alongside devotion.
“I’m knowledgeable that this temple will likewise change into a centre for service tasks,” he stated.
Modi stated that by BAPS, every time temples are consecrated in several nations, India’s historical ideas and human values journey proper together with them.
“A powerful temple stands prepared at present in France and it’ll not solely enrich France’s range but additionally energise the cultural relations between India and France,” he stated.
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