A significant tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Chief Minister’s residence, Samatva, in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav to strengthen long-term cooperation between France and Madhya Pradesh in the fields of culture and tourism. This historic MoU is set to transform Madhya Pradesh into a new centre of cultural and tourism collaboration between India and France. The MoU was signed by Dr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India; Shri Shiv Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary, Tourism and Culture; and Shri Akhilesh Verma, President of Alliance Française de Bhopal. The agreement will remain valid for three years and can be extended with mutual consent.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that India and France have always shared cordial relations, which have deepened further following Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to France. He added that Madhya Pradesh is keen to build not only cultural but also commercial ties with France. He also mentioned his upcoming visit to France next month.
CM Dr. Yadav highlighted the potential for mutual cooperation in areas such as industrial development, entrepreneurship, and promotion of traditional crafts. He said, “This MoU brings us closer to our vision of establishing Madhya Pradesh not only as the cultural capital of India but also as a progressive, global hub for tourism and culture. It will provide a global platform to the state’s artists and lead to a significant increase in tourist arrivals from France and Europe”.