February 11, France: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a bilateral visit to France and attended a dinner hosted by President Emmanuel Macron in the Elysee Palace to welcome him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Monday and attended a welcome dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace ahead of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit. Upon arrival, Mr Macron welcomed his “friend” PM Modi with a warm hug.
Mr Macron wrote on X, “Welcome to Paris, my friend @narendramodi,” as he shared a video of the PM’s arrival at the Elysee Palace for the welcome dinner.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, upon arriving in Paris, received a warm reception from the Indian community, despite the chilly weather. He expressed gratitude, stating, “A memorable welcome in Paris! The cold weather didn’t deter the Indian community from showing affection this evening. Grateful to our diaspora and proud of them for their accomplishments.” This marks PM Modi’s sixth visit to France.
In his departure statement, PM Modi highlighted that the bilateral segment of his visit would provide an opportunity to review the progress on the 2047 Horizon Roadmap for the India-France strategic partnership, in collaboration with his “friend” President Emmanuel Macron.
During the AI Action Summit, PM Modi met with several world leaders, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance. This meeting was significant as it was the first between the two leaders since Vice President Vance assumed office last month. The Prime Minister’s Office shared photos of their interaction during the welcome dinner.
Following the summit, PM Modi and President Macron are scheduled to visit Marseille, where President Macron will host a dinner in honor of PM Modi. The following day, the two leaders will pay tribute to Indian soldiers who fought and died during World War I at the Mazargues War Cemetery, maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. They will also jointly inaugurate the Consulate General of India in Marseille.
PM Modi’s tour will conclude with a visit to Cadarache, the site of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a major collaborative scientific project aimed at creating clean nuclear fusion energy, in which India is a key partner.
The AI Action Summit brings together global leaders and tech CEOs to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. The summit aims to promote cooperation on the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies, which may prove pivotal in shaping the future of the global economy. Previous editions of the AI Summit were held in the UK in 2023 and South Korea in 2024.
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