The announcement that India would open a consulate in Marseille, a southern French city on the Mediterranean coast, was made in 2023 when Prime Minister Modi visited France.
Strategically located, Marseille is one of the entrances to the Middle Eastern Economic Corridor in India (IMEEC) in Europe. India is keen to take advantage of the Port of Marseille that has no role or presence in other foreign forces.
In Marseille, both leaders are expected to meet stakeholders from the Port of Marseille and other sectors. Marseille port, the port of Marseille, is France’s largest port and one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean. deals with an important part of French imports and exports – gateways of goods moving between Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Fos-Sur-Mer’s oil terminal supports oil imports in France and its neighboring countries.
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In a speech to the Indian community at La Seine Musical in 2023, Modi announced that India would open a consulate in Marseille. The consulate will cater to the Indian diaspora, Marseille, Toulouse and Rhone-Alpes regions growing in southern France, according to those familiar with development.
India’s second diplomatic mission following the embassy in Paris, the consulate will help with consular services, including reducing the need for a trip to the French capital for consul work. Modi and Macron were found to pay their respects by visiting the Mazargian cemetery. Fought in World War I and commemorated nearly 900 Indian soldiers. Marseille was a French Indian military base during World War I, and an Indian monument was announced on the scene to honor fallen Indian soldiers. Former S of William Birdwood in July 1925.
