On February 10, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi came in Paris for a welcoming dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace. Macron embraced Modi with a heartfelt hug, demonstrating the two leaders’ close connection.
Upon landing in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron greeted PM Modi warmly. Minister of the Armed Forces, Sebastien Lecornu, greeted him at the airport.
Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will co-chair the AI Action Summit. They will meet with world leaders and technology CEOs to explore AI developments for the common benefit.
Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will hold detailed conversations about strategic partnership, technical innovation, and artificial intelligence. They will assess progress towards the 2047 Horizon Roadmap for India-France strategic cooperation.
The leaders will open India’s first consulate in Marseille, marking an important milestone in diplomatic ties.
PM Modi met with US Vice President JD Vance, their first meeting since Vance took office.
PM Modi and President Macron will pay their respects at the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille, where Indian soldiers fought and died during World War I.
Following his engagements in France, Prime Minister Modi will go to the United States at the request of President Donald Trump.
ANI
