
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted French President Emmanuel Macron's invitation to be the guest of honour at France's traditional military parade held on Bastille day, 14 July, the French presidency said on Friday.
"An Indian armed forces contingent will take part in the parade alongside French forces", according to a joint statement by France and India, published on the Elysée website, adding Modi's visit will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the "strategic partnership" between France and India.