France was the first country in India to sign a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the Nuclear Suppliers Group, enabling India to fully resume civil nuclear cooperation with the international community.
UPDATE – 10:42AM, SUN-JANUARY 15, 23
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New Delhi: On Sunday, Emmanuel Lenain, the French ambassador to India, extended his “warmest greetings” to the Indian army on the occasion of the 75th Army Day.
He said that 2023 is also the 25th anniversary of the establishment of India-France strategic partnership.
“Warmest greetings to the #IndianArmy @adgpi on #ArmyDay 2023! Cooperation between the French and Indian Armies will play an important role in 2023, a special year marking the 25th anniversary of the Indo-French strategic partnership,” Lenin tweeted Special wrote.
The relationship between India and France has always been close and friendly. Since the establishment of the strategic partnership in 1998, the two countries have made significant progress in cooperation in various fields. The heads of state/government of the two countries have held regular high-level exchanges, and cooperation and exchanges in strategic fields such as defense and anti-terrorism have increased day by day. – Terrorism, nuclear energy and space.
France was the first country in India to sign a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the Nuclear Suppliers Group, enabling India to fully resume civil nuclear cooperation with the international community.
The cooperation between the two sides in trade investment, culture, science and technology, education and other fields is also becoming more and more extensive. France has consistently supported India’s growing role in international forums, including India’s permanent membership of the UN Security Council.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his wishes to army personnel on Army Day.
“On this Army Day, I send my best wishes to all servicemen, veterans and their families. Every Indian is proud of our military and will be forever grateful to our soldiers. They have always stood up for our country security and widely lauded for his service in times of crisis,” Prime Minister Modi tweeted.
Meanwhile, while paying tribute to the fallen Army soldiers, President Drupadi Murmu tweeted: “Army Day, let us remember the stories of the countless sacrifices of Indian Army soldiers! Be the savior at all times. On this occasion, I pay tribute to all the brave Indian Army soldiers and their families.” Congratulations and warm wishes to senior personnel, veterans and their families.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the indomitable courage, courage, sacrifice and service of army personnel.
“Greetings to all Indian Army personnel and their families on #ArmyDay. The nation salutes their unrelenting courage, courage, sacrifice and service. We are proud of the Indian Army’s efforts to keep India safe,” he tweeted wrote on.
Army Day is celebrated every January 15th in India to honor Chin and the Indian Army.
Armed Forces Day is celebrated each year in honor of the Nation’s soldiers who set the best example of selfless service, brotherhood, and most importantly, love of country.
To celebrate Army Day, a parade is organized every year at Cariapa Parade Ground at Camp Derry.
On 15 January 1949, then Lieutenant General Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from the last Briton to hold the post, General Francis Butcher.
