'Long live friendship between our countries!': Macron hails India-France ties; meets PM Modi on G20 Summit sidelines

In a post on X, Macron responded to PM Modi's message after the meeting, while hailing the friendship between India and France. Modi had called the meeting with Macron “engaging”, while also calling India and France ties a “force for global good.”

“Delighted to meet President Macron during the Johannesburg G20 Summit. We had an engaging exchange on different issues. India–France ties remain a force for global good!” PM Modi said in a post on X.

In response to Modi's post, Macron said, “Thank you, my friend, dear @NarendraModi. Nations are stronger when they move forward together. Long live the friendship between our countries!”