Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron will hold talks with business leaders and trade unions on Monday after a fourth weekend of the violent “gilets jaunes,” or “yellow vest” nationwide protests that have challenged his grip on power. Macron, who will also meet political leaders and local officials, wants to “hear[Read More…]
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Paris: Six held in ‘attack’ plot against French president Macron
Paris: Six persons have been arrested in France on suspicion of planning to carry out a “violent” attack on President Emmanuel Macron, officials said. The individuals, reported to be five men and a woman, were picked up by the French security services in Brittany, north-east and south-east France, BBC reported[Read More…]
Trump threatens Iran with more sanctions, Macron criticizes his strategy
United Nations, Sep 27 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose sanctions that are “stronger than ever” on Iran, while his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, demanded a “long-term strategy” to deal with Iran’s nuclear programme that not only focuses on economic restrictions. Trump – chairing the UN Security[Read More…]
Macron says he wasn’t in charge when Rafael deal was made; defers to Modi
United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has said that he was not in charge when the Rafael deal was made and that he would defer to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the matter which he said was “very important to him. “I was not in charge at[Read More…]
Modi-Macron inaugurate UP’s biggest solar plant
Mirzapur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday inaugurated the biggest solar power plant of Uttar Pradesh in Mirzapur district. The 100 MW plant will be producing 75 MW electricity for the time being. Smiling all along and holding hands off and on, both Modi[Read More…]
France best partner for India: Macron
New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said that France should be the best partner for India and the entry point to Europe. Macron, who arrived here on Friday on a four-day visit to India during the course of which he will co-chair the founding conference of the International[Read More…]