PM Modi Guest Of Honour, 3 Indian Rafales To Take Part In French Parade
NDTV
The Rafale fighter jets will participate in the Bastille Day flypast over the Champs Elysees in Paris on July 14.
Three Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets, as part of a military contingent, are poised to participate in the Bastille Day flypast over the Champs Elysees, Paris, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour, a release said.
The French traditional military parade is held in Paris during Bastille Day on July 14. PM Modi's visit will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the "strategic partnership" between France and India.
Earlier, Indian defence officials also confirmed that the Indian Air Force will be deploying its fighter aircraft to participate in the event's flypast. The Indian military contingent would also be part of the marching contingent on Bastille Day.
At the invitation of France President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi will be the Guest of Honour on France's National Day on July 14. Earlier, Macron had tweeted, "Dear Narendra, I am very happy to welcome you to Paris as a guest of honour at the July 14 parade."
