Narendra Modi, Francois Hollande meet Indian, French CEOs

The two leaders will later attend the India-France Business Summit in Chandigarh

Narendra Modi, Francois Hollande
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with French President Francois Hollande at Chandigarh's Rock Garden. Photo: PMO India
IANS Chandigarh
Last Updated : Jan 24 2016 | 6:13 PM IST

French President Francois Hollande on Sunday began the economic part of his three-day India visit meeting, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chief executives of Indian and French companies.

The two leaders will later attend the India-France Business Summit in Chandigarh.

"Getting to the economic deliberations... both leaders interact with the Indo-French CEO forum. @Elysee," tweeted the Indian Prime Minister's Office.

Modi earlier met Hollande at the Rock Garden created by Nek Chand in this iconic city designed by French architect Le Corbusier.
 

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Hollande, who is to be chief guest at India's 67th Republic Day parade, earlier touched down in Chandigarh to begin his three-day visit.

During Hollande's stay in India, France is likely to sign a memorandum of understanding to help Chandigarh develop as a smart city, official sources said.

France has committed to help three Indian cities -- Chandigarh, Nagpur and Puducherry -- to develop as smart cities.

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First Published: Jan 24 2016 | 5:04 PM IST

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