PM Modi arrives in France to attend AI summit, hold talks with Macron

PM Modi arrives in France to attend AI summit, hold talks with Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France on Monday for a three-day visit, during which he will co-host an AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron and engage in bilateral discussions.

"PM @narendramodi arrived in Paris to a special welcome. Warmly received by Minister of the Armed Forces @SebLecornu of France at the airport," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

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. pic.twitter.com/eZzBDC52cQ

Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 10, 2025

Prime Minister Modi upon arrival was warmly welcomed by the Indian community at his hotel.

In the evening, he is scheduled to attend a dinner hosted by President Macron at the Élysée Palace, honoring visiting Heads of Government and State.

The event is expected to be attended by CEOs from the tech industry and other distinguished guests of the summit.

PM Modi on tuesday will co-chair the AI Action Summit alongside President Macron.

"I look forward to co-chairing the AI Action Summit, a gathering of the world leaders and global tech CEOs, where we will exchange views on collaborative approach to AI technology for innovation and larger public good in an inclusive, secure and trustworthy manner," Modi said in his departure statement.

Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will engage in both restricted and delegation-level discussions and address the India-France CEO's Forum.

Modi stated that the bilateral talks will offer an opportunity to review progress on the 2047 Horizon Roadmap for the India-France strategic partnership with "my friend" President Macron.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will visit the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille, maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to honor the sacrifices of Indian soldiers during World War I.

They will also inaugurate the new Consulate General of India in Marseille. Additionally, the two leaders will visit Cadarache, the site of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a cutting-edge scientific project.

"We will also travel to the historic French city of Marseille to inaugurate the first Indian Consulate in France and also visit the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, in which India is a member of the consortium of partner countries including France, to harness energy for the global good," Modi said.

This is Modi's sixth visit to France, according to officials.

From France, Modi will travel to the US on the second leg of his two-nation tour.