PM Modi Meets Global CEOs In Paris; Showcases India’s Innovation Potential

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met several global CEOs and business leaders in Paris, underscoring the vast opportunities emerging from India’s growing innovation, manufacturing and technology ecosystem.

The meetings took place after PM Modi concluded engagements at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, and arrived in Paris, where he received what he described as a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora.

According to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, PM Modi met Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI, and discussed opportunities in India’s expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem.

PM @narendramodi met Mr Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI.

PM highlighted the opportunities in India’s growing AI ecosystem. Mr @arthurmensch expressed Mistral AI’s strong interest in collaborating with India and partnering with Indian companies to drive… pic.twitter.com/qCux9pfWaW

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 18, 2026

The Prime Minister also met Martin Sion, CEO of Alstom, with discussions centred on mobility and railway modernisation.

Jaiswal said PM Modi noted Alstom’s investments and manufacturing footprint in India and their contribution to employment generation and rail sector growth. Sion shared the company’s plans for further expansion and investments in the country.

PM @narendramodi met Mr Martin Sion, CEO of Alstom.

Discussions focused on opportunities in mobility and railway modernisation. PM noted Alstom’s significant investments and manufacturing presence in India, which are contributing to job creation and the growth of India’s rail… pic.twitter.com/oXQVHRzjVb

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 18, 2026

PM Modi also held talks with Benoit Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain, focusing on opportunities in the materials and construction sector, particularly sustainability.

Jaiswal said the Prime Minister acknowledged Saint-Gobain’s investments in India and their role in creating opportunities for young people, while Bazin outlined plans for future expansion.

PM @narendramodi met Mr Benoit Bazin, Chairman and CEO of @saintgobain.

Discussions focused on opportunities in the materials and construction sector, with a particular emphasis on sustainability. PM noted Saint-Gobain’s strong presence and investments in India, which are… pic.twitter.com/nCtZbYIMFP

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 18, 2026

Earlier, PM Modi said, “Reached Paris a short while ago to a warm welcome by the Indian diaspora. I am proud of their efforts in bringing India and France closer. The India-France partnership is vital for the progress of our planet.”

The Prime Minister is also scheduled to address ‘VivaTech 2026’ and interact with the Indian diaspora in Paris.