Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday( 14 July 2023) announced that India will open a Consulate in the southern French city of Marseille. 

• He made the announcement during a joint press statement with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace.
• Stressing that there have been deep people-to-people ties between India and France for a long time, Modi said India will open a new Consulate in Marseille.
• Modi also said that France is associating with the national museum being built in Delhi as a partner.
• Referring to the Olympics scheduled to be held in Paris next year, Modi said Indian athletes are very excited about the games.