India, Feb. 12 -- Indian PM Narendra Modi and the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday jointly inaugurated the newly opened Consulate General of India in Marseille.

"The inauguration of the Consulate General by Prime Minister and President Macron is a landmark in bilateral relations between India and France," read ag government statement.

The presence of President Macron at the inauguration was a special gesture and Prime Minister deeply appreciated it. At the Consulate, both the leaders were warmly welcomed by members of the Indian diaspora who had gathered to witness the historic occasion.

After the inauguration, Narendra Modi described the moment as 'historic'.

"A historic moment in Marseille! President @Em...