New Delhi:
A statue of Thiruvalluvar, considered a cultural icon by Tamils, was inaugurated in the French town of Cergy on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the statue is a “beautiful testament to our shared cultural bonds”.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the inauguration of the statue “implements” a promise given by the Prime Minister during his visit to Paris for Bastille Day in July.
“The inauguration of Thiruvalluvar statue in Cergy, France today is an implementation of the promise given by Prime Minister @narendramodi during his Bastille Day visit,” he said on 'X'.
The inauguration of the Thiruvalluvar statue in Cergy, France today implements PM @narendramodi's assurance during his visit for Bastille Day.
The statue will be a guide for many to follow the noble thoughts of Thiruvalluvar and is yet another symbol of our long-standing cultural… https://t.co/tPyF1jrRPo
—Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 10, 2023
“The statue will be a guideline for many to follow the noble thoughts of Thiruvalluvar and is yet another symbol of our long-standing cultural ties, an important pillar of Indian-French friendship,” Jaishankar said.
Indian Envoy to France Jawed Ashraf also mentioned the inauguration of the statue in a post on 'X'.
“This fulfills a promise given by Prime Minister @narendramodi in Paris on July 13. The statue of Thiruvalluvar has been inaugurated at Cergy near Paris, donated by the Tamil Cultural Association France, with Mayor @Jp_jeandon, Minister K Laxminarayan of Puducherry, Governor of Eastern Province of Sri Lanka,” he said.
Jean-Paul Jeandon shared some photos of the statue on X.
The Thiruvalluvar statue in Cergy, France, is a beautiful testament to our shared cultural bonds. Thiruvalluvar stands tall as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. His writings motivate millions of people around the world. https://t.co/yaDbtXpOzbpic.twitter.com/UJiX5k5myW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2023
Reacting to his message, Prime Minister Modi said, “The statue of Thiruvalluvar in Cergy, France, is a beautiful testament to our shared cultural bonds. Thiruvalluvar stands tall as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. His writings motivate millions of people around the world. “
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