New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, today 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. 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.

The decision to open a Consulate General in Marseille was announced during Prime Minister's visit to France in July 2023. The Consulate General will h...