Modi and Macron Honor Indian Soldiers at Mazargues Cemetery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Mazargues Cemetery with French President Emmanuel Macron to honor Indian soldiers who fought in the Great War. Modi's visit coincided with his participation in the AI Action Summit. The cemetery holds commemorations for Indian and Egyptian casualties from both World Wars.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined French President Emmanuel Macron at the historic Mazargues Cemetery in Marseille to honor Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Great War.

The solemn ceremony saw Modi laying a wreath of tricolour-themed flowers, paying tribute to the numerous Indian soldiers commemorated at the site, maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC).

Modi's visit to France included co-chairing the AI Action Summit with President Macron, alongside meetings with business leaders. The Mazargues Indian Memorial, a significant historical site, continues to commemorate Indian and Egyptian casualties from both World Wars.