PM Modi Co-Chairs AI Action Summit in France, Strengthening India-France Strategic Partnership

PM Modi concludes France visit; shares highlights from various programmes in Marseille

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Paris marked a new chapter in India-France relations. During this visit, he co-chaired the AI Action Summit with France, enhancing global collaboration in artificial intelligence. Additionally, PM Modi met with French President Emmanuel Macron, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, and other world leaders. Catch a glimpse of his Paris visit here.

PM Modi arrives in France, gets warm welcome; to attend AI summit and hold talks with Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France on Monday on a three-day visit during which he will co-chair an AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron and hold bilateral talks with him. "Landed in Paris a short while ago. Looking forward to the various programmes here, which will focus on futuristic sectors like AI, tech and innovation," Modi said in a post on X, attaching pictures of his arrival. The prime minister was warmly greeted by the Indian community when he reached his hotel.

PM Modi greeted by 'friend' Macron in France

Prime Minister Modi received a warm welcome from President Macron at a dinner in Paris ahead of co-chairing the AI Summit. During his visit, Modi will hold talks with Macron, address business leaders, and review the India-France strategic partnership progress. Additionally, they will pay tribute to Indian soldiers in Marseille.Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with a hug by French President Macron at a welcome dinner ahead of co-chairing the AI Summit in Paris. "Delighted to meet my friend, President Macron in Paris," Modi posted on X on Monday. At the dinner, the prime minister also met US Vice President JD Vance, who is also in France to attend the AI Summit. "PM @narendramodi interacts with President @EmmanuelMacron and USA @VP @JDVance in Paris," the Prime Minister's Office said in a post on X. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi arrived in Paris for the first leg of his two-nation tour that will later take him to the US. During his three-day visit to France, Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit with Macron in Paris, hold bilateral talks with him, and address business leaders. He received a grand diaspora welcome as he landed in Paris. "A memorable welcome in Paris! The cold weather didn't deter the Indian community from showing their affection this evening. Grateful to our diaspora and proud of them for their accomplishments," he said. Modi and Macron will also hold discussions in both restricted and delegation formats and address the India-France CEO's Forum. In his departure statement, the prime minister said that the bilateral segment of his visit will provide an opportunity to review the progress on the 2047 Horizon Roadmap for India-France strategic partnership along with "my friend" President Macron. On Wednesday, the two leaders will visit Mazargues War Cemetery, maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Marseille, to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers in World War I. They will inaugurate the newest Consulate General of India in Marseille. This is Modi's sixth visit to France, according to officials.

PM Modi arrives in France, receives grand welcome from Indian Diaspora in Paris

PM Modi arrived in Paris' France on February 10. Following this, he received grand welcome from Indian Diaspora. During his stay in Paris, the Prime Minister will co-chair AI Action Summit, a gathering of world leaders and global tech CEOs, where they will exchange views on a collaborative approach to AI technology for innovation and larger public good. The bilateral segment of PM Modi's visit to France from February 10 to 12 will provide an opportunity to review the progress on the 2047 Horizon Roadmap for the India-France strategic partnership with France President Emmanuel Macron.