New Delhi:
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 a logo of cooperation and alternative between each the nations.
“Lately, relations between India and France have reached new heights. Along with my buddy, President (Emmanuel) Macron, each nations are constructing a Particular World Strategic Partnership,” he stated.
It’s a matter of nice pleasure that BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir is being inaugurated in Paris.@BAPS https://t.co/PaXRoM0mkv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 6, 2026
The prime minister stated that from expertise, AI, and defence to house and local weather motion, India and France are transferring ahead along with new momentum and vitality.
“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 stable basis of our long-standing cultural and political ties,” he stated.
PM Modi stated lately, there’s a lot discuss 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 means of ISKCON.
“Right this moment, yoga has additionally grow to be a bridge for people-to-people connections between our nations. Pictures from the Eiffel Tower on Worldwide Yoga Day replicate yoga’s immense reputation 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.’ “A lot of its stones have been carved in India, mixing India’s historical craftsmanship with trendy 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 individuals throughout Europe.
He stated that at any time when time permits sooner or later, he will definitely attempt to go to the temple and pay respects.
“Now, by means of 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 grow to be a centre for service initiatives,” he stated.
PM Modi stated that by means of BAPS, at any time when temples are consecrated in numerous international locations, India’s historical ideas and human values journey proper together with them.
“A powerful temple stands prepared right now in France and it’ll not solely enrich France’s variety but additionally energise the cultural relations between India and France,” he stated.
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