PM Narendra Modi leaves for France on Monday. During his two-day visit, he will co-chair the third edition of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
The summit will take place on February 11 and marks an important step in global discussions about AI’s future, continuing the momentum of the previous editions held in the United Kingdom (2023) and South Korea (2024).
PM Modi Visits Paris
Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Paris to attend a dinner hosted by President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace. The event, which will honor visiting heads of government and state, is expected to bring together prominent leaders from various sectors, including top CEOs from the tech industry and other distinguished guests.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed the media about the visit’s significance, highlighting the ongoing strategic partnership between India and France.
The centerpiece of the visit will be the AI Action Summit on February 11, where PM Modi will join global leaders to discuss and shape the future of artificial intelligence. The summit aims to promote cooperation on the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies, which will play a key role in shaping the future global economy.
PM Modi’s Visit Includes Bilateral Engagements
PM Modi’s upcoming visit to France will involve several high-level bilateral engagements. He will meet with President Emmanuel Macron to address the India-France CEOs Forum, where both leaders will focus on key areas of mutual interest such as trade, technology, and strategic partnerships.
The discussions will occur in both restricted and delegation-level formats.
The visit will culminate in a significant trip to Cadarache, home to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a major collaborative scientific project where India plays a crucial role.
After he visits France, Prime Minister Modi will travel to the United States on February 12-13, at the invitation of President Donald Trump. This marks his first visit to the U.S. since President Trump’s second term inauguration. The trip will offer the two leaders an important opportunity to engage in various areas of shared interest.