Paris, June 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a suite of new initiatives aimed at deepening the bond between India and France, spanning from digital financial integration to enhanced professional and educational mobility. He said that the scope of UPI usage in France will expand further.

During his key address to the Indian diaspora in Paris, PM Modi said that the expansion of UPI in France will facilitate instant connectivity and mutual payments between the two countries.

"Now, the scope of UPI usage in France is also going to expand further. This means instant India-France connect and instant mutual payments. Through all these initiatives, we are bringing India and France closer," he said.

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