Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday jointly inaugurated India's new consulate in France's Marseille city.
Following this, Modi will leave for the US for a three-day trip.
The crowd gathered at the consulate were spotted carrying national flags of both India and France, while some sported a tricolour headgear, adding colour to the occasion.
Prior to the inauguration, Modi and Macron visited the historic Mazargues Cemetery, and paid tribute to the Indian soldiers who made sacrifices fighting in the Great War.
Later, the two leaders also interacted with a section of the people in the crowd
The two leaders called for enhancing trade and investment ties between the two countries and committed to further deepening their engagement in Indo-Pacific and various global forums and initiatives.
After their wide-ranging talks, the two leaders also underlined their commitment to concrete actions to ensure that the global AI sector can drive beneficial social, economic, environmental outcomes in the public interest.
A joint statement issued after the meeting here said the talks covered a full spectrum of bilateral relations, as well as key global and regional issues.
The two leaders stressed an urgent need for reform in the United Nations Security Council and agreed to coordinate closely on various global issues, including the UNSC matters.
French President Macron reiterated France's firm support for India's permanent membership of the UNSC.
The two leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to India-France Strategic Partnership, while noting that it has steadily evolved into a multifaceted relationship over the past 25 years.
