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In Photos: PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Paris

Updated On: 19 June, 2026 10:59 AM IST | ronak mastakar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large gathering of the Indian community in Paris. Upon his arrival at the venue, the Prime Minister was given a warm and colorful welcome, "reflecting the deep affection of the diaspora for the motherland", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement on Friday. (Pics/PTI)

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The Indian community in France gathered in large numbers chanting slogans of "Modi, Modi" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai". 

The Indian community in France gathered in large numbers chanting slogans of "Modi, Modi" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai". 

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"During his address at Paris, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the significant contributions of the Indian community across diverse fields in France," the MEA said in the statement.

"During his address at Paris, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the significant contributions of the Indian community across diverse fields in France," the MEA said in the statement.

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Taking to his official account on social media platform X, PM Modi said: "Here are glimpses from the wonderful community programme at Salle Pleyel in Paris. It’s always special to interact with the Indian diaspora and highlight the collective strides of 140 crore Indians."

Taking to his official account on social media platform X, PM Modi said: "Here are glimpses from the wonderful community programme at Salle Pleyel in Paris. It’s always special to interact with the Indian diaspora and highlight the collective strides of 140 crore Indians."

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Prime Minister Modi also acknowledged their key role in connecting Indian innovation and ideas with global markets and in furthering the India–France Special Global Strategic Partnership, the Ministry added.

Prime Minister Modi also acknowledged their key role in connecting Indian innovation and ideas with global markets and in furthering the India–France Special Global Strategic Partnership, the Ministry added.

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Prime Minister Modi noted that people-to-people ties between India and France have expanded with greater number of Indian students, professionals and tourists making France their destination, the Ministry said.

Prime Minister Modi noted that people-to-people ties between India and France have expanded with greater number of Indian students, professionals and tourists making France their destination, the Ministry said.

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