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Business News/ Photos / PM Narendra Modi carries his charm offensive to France, Germany & Canada

PM Narendra Modi carries his charm offensive to France, Germany & Canada

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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi after arriving at the Ottawa Airport in Canada on Tuesday. Reuters

1/11Prime Minister Narendra Modi after arriving at the Ottawa Airport in Canada on Tuesday. Reuters

His visit marks the first standalone bilateral visit by an Indian PM to Canada in 42 years after Indira Gandhi’s visit in 1973. 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

During 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

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

During 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

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

On 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

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

Modi and Hollande also released stamps to mark 50 years of Indo-French cooperation. PTI

6/11Modi and Hollande also released stamps to mark 50 years of Indo-French cooperation. PTI

Narendra Modi poses for selfies with Indian students in Toulouse. Reuters

7/11Narendra Modi poses for selfies with Indian students in Toulouse. Reuters

During 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

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

Looking at bionic ants with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the industrial fair in Hannover, Germany on Monday. PTI

9/11Looking at bionic ants with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the industrial fair in Hannover, Germany on Monday. PTI

The PM laid emphasis on attracting technology and investments for the ‘Make-in-India’ programme at the Hannover fair.  PTI

10/11The PM laid emphasis on attracting technology and investments for the ‘Make-in-India’ programme at the Hannover fair. PTI

Prime 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

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

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