India, Feb. 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille on Wednesday and paid tribute to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during World Wars I and II.

"Both leaders laid wreaths to honour the sacrifices of the fallen," read a statement issued by the Indian government.

The Mazargues War Cemetery preserves the history of valour and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought for peace in Europe.

"The Cemetery commemorates the deep people-to-people links that continue to nurture India-France ties," the statement said.

Narendra Modi is currently on a three-day visit to France.

He attended the AI Action Summit in Paris.

Apart from visiting the cemetery, Modi and Maco...