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Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online Trump team shames Germany for calling AfD 'extremist' Stampede at Goa’s Lairai Devi temple: 6 dead Australia PM Anthony Albanese casts vote amid economic strain Judges who ruled against Trump faces threats on social media 'Modi Ji Hum Aapke Sath Hai': CM Naidu stands firm with PM Bhutto confesses Pak's 'dirty' past of backing terror groups 'Vizhinjam Seaport event going to disturb sleep of many': PM Modi ICE to detain 100k migrants daily under $45B bill Choose your reason below and click on the Report button This will alert our moderators to take action Your Reason has been Reported to the admin It seems like you're already an ETPrime member with Login using your ET Prime credentials to enjoy all member benefits Log out of your current logged-in account and log in again using your ET Prime credentials to enjoy all member benefits PM and President of France visit the Mazargues War Cemetery Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille this morning and paid tribute to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during World Wars I and II Both leaders laid wreaths to honour the sacrifices of the fallen The Mazargues War Cemetery preserves the history of valor and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought for peace in Europe The Cemetery commemorates the deep people-to-people links that continue to nurture India-France ties At the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille, PM @narendramodi and President @EmmanuelMacron paid homage to the soldiers who fought in the First and Second World Wars. pic.twitter.com/RyyEO7MoNo At Mazargues War Cemetery, President @EmmanuelMacron and I paid homage to the soldiers who fought in the World Wars. This includes several Indian soldiers who valiantly fought and displayed utmost grit. All the brave soldiers answered the call of duty and fought with… pic.twitter.com/p0tJ3646qi Au cimetière militaire de Mazargues, le Président @EmmanuelMacron et moi avons rendu hommage aux soldats qui ont combattu lors des Guerres mondiales. Parmi eux, plusieurs soldats indiens qui se sont battus vaillamment et ont fait preuve d'une détermination sans faille. Tous… pic.twitter.com/IuQGJPaOP2 At Mazargues War Cemetery, we paid homage to the brave souls who embodied valour and sacrifice. Their courage in distant lands and unwavering duty to a greater cause will forever be remembered. pic.twitter.com/sTmIJ181jK Modi highlighted the historical significance of Marseille as a city where freedom fighters such as VD Savarkar attempted an escape during British colonial rule Indian soldiers made up at least half of the attacking force six men from India received the Victoria Cross The Mazargues Indian Memorial was unveiled in July 1925 by Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood to pay tribute to these sacrifices Home » Gallery » Other » Marseille: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visit the Mazargues War Cemetery #Gallery You are authorized to republish this article on the condition that proper credit is given to India News Network and a hyperlink to the original article is provided India News Network retains all rights to the content For inquiries regarding republication or permissions beyond the scope of this statement Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseilles They paid tribute to the 900 Indian soldiers commemorated there for their service in World War I This event marks the yet often overlooked contributions of Indian troops during both World Wars Indian soldiers participated in numerous battles across France and Belgium They were very important in the Ypres Salient and Neuve-Chapelle The Indian Corps suffered over 4,000 casualties at Neuve-Chapelle alone The Mazargues Indian Memorial commemorates 1,487 casualties from World War I including 205 Indian soldiers cremated at the site World War II saw nearly 3 million Indian troops serving most Indian soldiers were deployed in Asia Their contributions were critical in defending the Indian subcontinent from invasion Indian soldiers are often overlooked in historical narratives Racism and Eurocentrism have skewed the recognition of their contributions The focus has largely remained on Western narratives sidelining the sacrifices made by non-white soldiers This has led to a lack of awareness about their very important roles in both World Wars Month:  Category:  Rendez-vous incontournable de la rentrée la braderie des commerçants de Marseille revient le samedi 7 septembre S’ajoutent cette année les noyaux villageois de Vauban (7e) et de Mazargues (8e) « On est un peu sur la colline et il faut attirer les gens vers nous » sourit une créatrice de chapeaux à Vauban lors de la présentation de l’événement au centre Bourse La commerçante s’installera aux côtés d’une vingtaine de ses collègues du quartier sur la place Valère Bernard une cinquantaine de stands prendront aussi place le long de la rue Raoux au rythme d’une fanfare de 14 musiciens deux nouveautés dans l’hypercentre : un marché des artisans 100% marseillais qui débarque sur la place de l’Opéra pour exposer des objets à prix cassés Et la participation du centre Bourse afin de « mettre en place une cohésion entre la ville et le centre » Une manière aussi de faire revenir les clients au sein du centre commercial qui connaît une baisse de sa fréquentation ces dernières années la Ville de Marseille a engagé un collectif de musique « qui va envoyer du gros son avec des danseurs » Comme l’année dernière le SAMU Social se joindra à la fête pour collecter des vêtements et accessoires deux tonnes ont été récoltées Le Secours Populaire installera aussi son stand pour récupérer du petit électroménager pour les étudiants en situation de précarité la Ville espère ainsi attirer encore plus de visiteurs L’année dernière ils étaient 35 000 à déambuler dans les rues du centre-ville et 250 commerçants Les inscriptions restent ouvertes jusqu’au jour J pour les boutiques de la zone qui le souhaitent Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille on Wednesday along with French President Emmanuel Macron paying homage to the Indian soldiers who fought in the World Wars and sacrificed their lives The Mazargues War Cemetery is the second largest site where Indian soldiers were laid to rest in Europe and contains 1,487 Commonwealth war graves from the First World War The two leaders then proceeded to inaugurate the Indian Consulate in Marseille where a large number of Indian diaspora had also gathered to meet Prime Minister Modi In a special gesture reflecting the personal rapport between the two leaders PM Modi and President Macron flew together from Paris to Marseille in the French Presidential Aircraft on Tuesday evening "They held discussions on the full spectrum of bilateral relations and key global and regional issues This was followed by delegation level talks after arrival in Marseille The leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to the India-France Strategic Partnership which has steadily evolved into a multifaceted relationship over the past 25 years," read a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) covered all aspects of the India-France strategic partnership The two leaders reviewed cooperation in the strategic areas of defence "They also discussed ways to strengthen collaboration in the fields of technology and innovation This area of partnership assumes greater salience in the backdrop of the just-concluded AI Action Summit and the upcoming India-France Year of Innovation in 2026 The leaders also called for enhancing trade and investment ties and in this regard welcomed the report of the 14th India- France CEOs Forum," it added ⁠Prime Minister Modi and President Macron expressed satisfaction at the ongoing collaboration in the fields of health They committed to further deepen engagement in the Indo-Pacific and in global forums and initiatives A Joint Statement outlining the way forward for India- France ties was also adopted after the talks As many as 10 outcomes in the areas of technology and Innovation culture and people-to-people relations were finalised President Macron hosted a dinner in honour of the Prime Minister in the coastal town of Cassis on Tuesday while PM Modi invited the French President to visit India soon