Paris, Nov. 8 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to Indians in India, France and across the world, wishing that the festival's light would inspire people to uphold the values of unity, peace and hope.

Taking to Instagram, Macron shared a photograph accompanied by a message conveying his wishes to people celebrating the festival.

"Wishing all my Indian friends in India, France, and around the world, a very happy Diwali! May its light inspire us to ever uphold unity, peace, and hope!" Macron wrote.

He also shared the greeting in Hindi, extending his heartfelt wishes to everyone on the occasion of Diwali.

"My heartfelt wishes to everyone on the occasion of Diwali! May the light of Diwali inspire us to...