New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India-France relations have reached new heights and this strategic partnership is particularly special. Addressing virtually the inauguration, PM Modi hoped that the grand temple in Paris will stand for centuries as a symbol of cooperation and opportunity between both the nations.
Together with my friend, President (Emmanuel) Macron, both nations are building a Special Global Strategic Partnership,” he said. The prime minister said that from technology, AI, and defence to space and climate action, India and France are moving forward together with new momentum and energy. “We are also celebrating 2026 as the India-France Year of Innovation. This strategic partnership is particularly special because it rests on the solid foundation of our long-standing cultural and political ties,” he said.
He said history bears witness that the sacrifice of Indian soldiers in France remains alive in the hearts of people to this day. “Language enthusiasts also know the pivotal role French scholars played in popularising Sanskrit. Romain Rolland’s writings on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda brought our societies closer,” he said. The prime minister said, the spiritual journey of ‘The Mother’ from Paris to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry has inspired countless Indian and French seekers.
“Today, yoga has also become a bridge for people-to-people connections between our nations. Images from the Eiffel Tower on International Yoga Day reflect yoga’s immense popularity in France,” he said. PM Modi said the Swaminarayan temple adds a new dimension to those possibilities – it is ‘Made in India’ and ‘Built in France.’ PM Modi said he was confident that the resonant values of Indian culture originating from the newly built temple in Paris will benefit people across Europe.
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