PM Modi Arrives in France for AI Summit, Receives Warm Welcome and Dinner with President Macron

AI Summit – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Paris for a four-day visit to France and the United States. The Prime Minister was warmly received at the airport by members of the Indian diaspora in Paris, marking the start of his diplomatic tour. Following his arrival, PM Modi moved to his hotel where the Indian community in France extended their greetings, showcasing the strong ties between India and France.

The highlight of PM Modi’s visit to Paris is his participation in the AI Action Summit, where he will co-chair a session alongside world leaders and global tech CEOs. The summit is dedicated to discussing collaborative approaches to Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, with a focus on innovation and leveraging AI for the greater public good. PM Modi’s presence at the summit emphasizes India’s growing role in the global tech ecosystem and its commitment to shaping the future of AI.

Soon after his arrival, PM Modi is set to attend a formal dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Elysee Palace. This marks an important step in the ongoing discussions between India and France, as both nations work to strengthen their partnership, particularly in the fields of technology and strategic cooperation.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Paris, France to co-chair the AI Action Summit.

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During the sojourn in Paris, PM Modi will also meet President Macron to review the progress made under the India-France Horizon Roadmap 2047, long-term roadmap for India-France strategic cooperation. The idea of this road map is to deepen bilateral ties in these two nations, promoting mutual growth especially in defense, trade, and technology.

Apart from the official engagements in Paris, PM Modi and President Macron will also go to the old city of France, Marseille. There, he and President Macron will be hosting the inauguration ceremony of India’s first-ever Consulate General at France, and this will symbolize an achievement in the journey of strengthening relations between the two countries. His visit will include a tour around the ITER project: International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, one of the projects that represents an international collaboration among scientists.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm welcome from the members of the Indian diaspora as he arrives at a hotel in Paris, France.

PM Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit on 11th February.

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As part of his visit, PM Modi will also pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the World Wars I and II. A visit to the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille is planned, where PM Modi will honor their memory, further strengthening the shared history between India and France.

Looking Ahead: PM Modi’s Visit to the United States

The two-day visit by PM Modi will take him to the United States from France after concluding his engagements. He is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump on this visit, which would be the first after President Trump’s historic election win and inauguration, and will play a very crucial role in pushing forward the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between India and the U.S. PM Modi expressed his eagerness to meet President Trump, noting their past collaboration during his first term and the fruitful relationship between the two countries.

This diplomatic tour underscores India’s growing global presence and its efforts to deepen ties with key international partners in an increasingly interconnected world. The discussions on AI, bilateral cooperation, and shared historical legacies will contribute to strengthening India’s position on the world stage.

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