PM Modi welcomes French President Francois Hollande at Rock Garden

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed French President Hollande at the Rock Garden in Chandigarh.

Elaborate security arrangements are in place at all vital installations. French President is Chief Guest for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath this year.  This is the fifth time that a serving President of the French Republic will be the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day function which is a record in itself. No other country has had this honour so many times. The two leaders will also address a CEO forum and India-French Business Summit. President Hollande will be accorded ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.  Later, he will hold bilateral talks with the Prime Minister Modi at Hyderabad House. Thereafter signing of agreements in various key sectors will take place. (ST)