PM Modi meets French President Francois Hollande

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with French President Francois Hollande on Friday wherein the two leaders reviewed relations between the two countries.

They discussed matters pertaining to defence, nuclear, economics, cultural, educational and people to people ties.

The Prime Minister's meeting with the French President will be followed by delegation level talks, after which India and France will sign a few agreements.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi addressed the august gathering at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris.

The Prime Minister, who is currently on the first leg on his three-nation nine-day tour, arrived at the UNESCO headquarters at Place de Fontenoy, Paris, earlier in the day.

Upon his arrival, he was greeted by UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova, with whom he shook hands and exchanged pleasantries.

During their meeting, Bokova had said that the Prime Minister's goals resonate with that of her organisation.

Later, he paid floral tributes at the bronze statue of spiritual leader Sri Aurobindo at the UNESCO headquarters.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi was also accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

Prime Minister Modi will reach the German city of Hannover on Sunday on the second leg of his visit. He will reach Canadian capital Ottawa on Tuesday on the final leg of his visit.