Union Minister Smriti Irani said she was delighted to receive words of applause for Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the general secretary of the Muslim World League, Mohammad Al-Issa.
In a meeting with H.E. @MhmdAlissa , Secretary General of the Muslim World League @MWLOrg was elated to receive appreciation for PM @narendramodi ‘s governance agenda of women led development. pic.twitter.com/EaghUurZ5K
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 14, 2023
Taking to Twitter on July 14, the Union Minister posted, “In a meeting with Mohammad Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League was elated to receive appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governance agenda of women led development.” Meanwhile, the Muslim World League secretary general, who is on a five-day visit to India, offered Friday prayers at the Jama Masjid in Delhi.
Muslim World League secretary also visited the Akshardham temple and spent around three hours at the popular shrine, which draws visitors from across the globe.
On his visit to the Akshardham temple, Mohammad Al-Issa said India is a great example of Unity in Diversity, and his visit to the Akshardham temple in the National capital on July 13 only served to reinforce the belief.
Mohammad Al-Issa said, “India is a great example of Unity in Diversity, and my visit to Akshardham – a place of worship, full of love, peace and harmony, sums it up.”
Mohammad Al-Issa said he witnessed Akshardham’s art, architecture, culture and values while also noting its glorious contribution to the world. “It was also his personal desire to interact with the Swamis regarding world peace, harmony and coexistence,” a press statement read.
Notably, in a historic moment on July 13, French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest French honour in military or civilian orders, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“It is with great humility that I accept the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. This is an honour for the 140 crore people of India. I thank President @EmmanuelMacron, the French Government and people for this gesture. It shows their deep affection towards India and resolve for furthering friendship with our nation,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
It is with great humility that I accept the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. This is an honour for the 140 crore people of India. I thank President @EmmanuelMacron, the French Government and people for this gesture. It shows their deep affection towards India and resolve for… pic.twitter.com/Nw7V1JVgpb
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 14, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also became the First Indian Premier to recieve this honour. The award ceremony took place at the Elysee Palace, where Emmanuel Macron hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a private dinner.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for the honour on behalf of the people of India.
In the past, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor has been received by select prominent leaders and eminent personalities from across the world. These include the former South African President Nelson Mandela, King Charles – the then Prince of Wales, Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Former United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, among others.
Significantly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Bastille Day Parade on the occasion of the French National Day as the Guest of Honour on July 14.
“To mark the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership, 241-member tri-service Indian armed forces contingent led by a military band also participated in the Parade,” the PMO said in a statement.
The Indian Army contingent was led by the Punjab Regiment, along with the Rajputana Rifles Regiment.
At the parade, the Indian military contingent marched to ‘Sare Jahan Se Accha,’ while a squadron of Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighters participated in a flypast over the Champs-Elysees at the Bastille Day Parade.
Calling India a ‘giant’ in world history and a strategic partner, President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the country as the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade.
विश्व इतिहास में एक विशालकाय, भविष्य के लिए निर्णायक भूमिका निभाने वाला देश, रणनीतिक साझेदार, मित्र।
इस साल की 14 जुलाई की परेड के लिए भारत को सम्मानित अतिथि के रूप में स्वागत करते हुए हमें बहुत खुशी हो रही है। pic.twitter.com/04uunh11XE
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 14, 2023
Taking to Twitter, President Emmanuel Macron tweeted, “A giant in world history, with a decisive role to play in the future, a strategic partner, a friend. We are proud to welcome India as our guest of honour at the July 14 parade”.
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