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PM Modi, President Macron visit ITER facility, control room of shipping major in Marseille

PM Modi, President Macron visit ITER facility, control room of shipping major in Marseille

Marseille/New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with President Emmanuel Macron of France today visited the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor [ITER] in Cadarache and also visited the control room of CMA-CGM, a global leader in shipping and logistics, in Marseille.
At the ITER, the two leaders were welcomed by Director General, ITER. This was the first visit by any Head of State or Head of Government to ITER - one of the most ambitious fusion energy projects in the world today, a statement said.
During the visit, the leaders appreciated the progress of ITER, including the assembly of the world’s largest Tokamak, where ultimately 500 MW of fusion power will be produced by creating, containing and controlling burning plasma. The leaders also appreciated the dedication of the ITER engineers and scientists working on the project.
India is among the seven ITER members contributing to the project over the last two decades.
Around 200 Indian scientists and associates, as well as notable industry players such as L&T, Inox India, TCS, TCE, HCL Technologies, among others, are engaged in the ITER project.
On his visit to the control room of CMA-CGM, the PM said in a post on X:
“Strengthening Maritime Ties in Marseille!
“President @EmmanuelMacron and I visited the control room of CMA-CGM, a global leader in shipping and logistics. As India expands its maritime and trade networks, collaborations with industry leaders will play a crucial role in boosting connectivity, supply chains and economic growth.”
“We are working towards enhancing India-France cooperation in logistics, sustainability and global trade, reinforcing our shared vision for a better maritime future.”
The MEA spokesperson said:
“PM @narendramodi & President @EmmanuelMacron visited the control room of CMA-CGM, a French shipping and logistics company in Marseille.
“PM was briefed about the company’s business activities, including shipping, port operation, supply chain management & warehousing, as also future collaboration in the context of IMEC.”
CMA CGM Group is a global leader in shipping and logistics Its 566 vessels serve more than 420 ports around the world on five continents.
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