PM Modi Highlights India-France Partnership, Announces TRISHNA Satellite Launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian community in Paris on Thursday, emphasized that the India-France partnership has become a pillar of trust, stability, and cooperation amid global uncertainty. He announced that India and France will jointly launch the TRISHNA satellite next year to contribute to worldwide food and water security.
"Today, the world is going through a period of uncertainty and disruption. At such a time, the partnership between India and France is becoming a strong pillar of trust, stability, and cooperation," PM Modi said. He noted that the relationship was elevated to a Special Global Strategic Partnership this year.
Referring to his discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice, PM Modi stated that both leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral ties for the benefit of the international community. "In Nice, my friend President Macron and I discussed making our relationship a force for global good. We will move forward together in every field, from defence to space and nuclear, from AI and critical minerals to high-speed railways," he added.
Announcing the space collaboration, PM Modi said, "Now, together, we are going to launch the Trishna satellite next year. This Trishna satellite will contribute to ensuring food and water security in the world."
About the TRISHNA Mission
The TRISHNA (Thermal InfraRed Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural resource Assessment) mission is a joint Earth observation satellite project between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the French space agency CNES. It is designed to monitor land and water resources through advanced thermal infrared imaging. The satellite will provide crucial data on agriculture, water management, climate monitoring, and environmental sustainability, supporting global efforts to strengthen food and water security.
India's Transformative Growth
PM Modi also highlighted India's transformative growth over the past 12 years, noting that 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty. "Over the past 12 years, India's exports have increased 35-fold. The country's mobile manufacturing units have experienced a remarkable 100-fold growth, making India the world's second-largest mobile manufacturer," he said. He added that India is now the fastest-growing major economy.
PM Modi concluded his multi-city visit to France, where he also attended the G7 Summit in Evian.
