French President Francois Hollande will arrive on a three-day visit to India tomorrow. Mr Hollande will directly reach Chandigarh in the afternoon where he will visit the famous Rock Garden. According to sources in the External Affairs Ministry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the French President. In the evening, the two leaders are expected to address CEO forum and India-French Business Summit. Mr Hollande will depart for New Delhi in the evening.<br/><br/>On 25th, he will be accorded ceremonial reception at the forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Later, he will hold bilateral talks with the Prime Minister at Hyderabad House. Thereafter signing of agreements in various key sectors will take place.<br/><br/>On 26th, the French President will witness Republic Day parade at Rajpath as the Chief Guest. This is the fifth time that a serving President of the French Republic will be the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day function which is itself a record. No other country has had this honour so many times.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports, during his three-day stay, the French President will meet India's top leadership.
News On AIR | January 23, 2016 1:21 PM
French President Francois Hollande to arrive on a three-day visit to India tomorrow