PM Narendra Modi carries his charm offensive to France, Germany & Canada 11 Photos . Updated: 15 Apr 2015, 05:33 PM IST Livemint After making a strong pitch for his Make In India programme in Germany, and concluding a Rafale jet deal with the French, PM Narendra Modi reached Canada on the last leg of his three-nation tour. 1/11Prime Minister Narendra Modi after arriving at the Ottawa Airport in Canada on Tuesday. Reuters 2/11His visit marks the first standalone bilateral visit by an Indian PM to Canada in 42 years after Indira Gandhi’s visit in 1973. Reuters 3/11During the ceremonial welcome in Paris, France. PM Modi’s announcement of purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft from the French government was the highlight of his visit to France. PTI 4/11During his visit to the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, where he also delivered a speech, the PM paid tribute to the statue of Sri Aurobindo, the Indian philosopher, poet, and nationalist. AFP 5/11On a boat ride on the Seine river in Paris, which was described as “Naav Pe Charcha”. To his left is French president Francois Hollande. AFP 6/11Modi and Hollande also released stamps to mark 50 years of Indo-French cooperation. PTI 7/11Narendra Modi poses for selfies with Indian students in Toulouse. Reuters 8/11During a state dinner with Franch president Francois Hollande. India and France also agreed to expedite the setting up of the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant. PTI 9/11Looking at bionic ants with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the industrial fair in Hannover, Germany on Monday. PTI 10/11The PM laid emphasis on attracting technology and investments for the ‘Make-in-India’ programme at the Hannover fair. PTI 11/11Prime Minister Modi addressing the Indian community in Berlin , where he urged Indian professionals in Germany to act as a bridge between the two countries to make India a global manufacturing hub. PTI