India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Prime Minister addressed a large gathering of the Indian community in Paris on 18 June 2026. On arrival at the venue, Prime Minister was given a warm and colorful welcome, reflecting the deep affection of the diaspora for the motherland.

In his address, Prime Minister highlighted the significant contributions of the Indian community across diverse fields in France. He also acknowledged their key role in connecting Indian innovation and ideas with global markets and in furthering the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership. He noted that people-to-people ties between India and France have expanded with greater number of Indian students, professionals and tourists mak...