PM Modi departs for Paris to co-chair AI Action Summit, hold talks with President Macron
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed for Paris, where he will co-chair the highly anticipated AI Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit will bring together global leaders and top technology executives to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on innovation, ethical development, and responsible AI deployment.
Strengthening India-France ties
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi’s visit will also include significant bilateral discussions with President Macron.
“The prime minister will hold talks with President Macron, and together, they will undertake several key initiatives aimed at further strengthening the India-France strategic partnership,” the MEA stated.
Before departing, PM Modi outlined key highlights of his visit, emphasizing its importance in strengthening India’s global ties and fostering international collaboration.
“At the invitation of President Macron, I will be visiting France from February 10 to 12. In Paris, I look forward to co-chairing the AI Action Summit, a significant gathering of world leaders and global tech CEOs. Our discussions will focus on fostering a collaborative approach to artificial intelligence, aimed at driving innovation and ensuring that this powerful technology serves the public good in an inclusive, secure, and trustworthy manner,” he said in a statement.
Key initiatives and engagements
Apart from the summit, PM Modi’s visit will also focus on reviewing the progress made under the 2047 Horizon Roadmap, a long-term strategic framework designed to enhance India-France cooperation.
“We will also travel to the historic city of Marseille, where I will inaugurate India’s first Consulate in France. Additionally, I look forward to visiting the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a vital project aimed at harnessing fusion energy for global benefit, where India is a key member of the consortium,” Modi stated.
As part of the visit, he will also pay tribute to Indian soldiers who fought during the World Wars at the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille, reaffirming the deep historical and cultural ties between India and France.
Upcoming visit to the US
Following his engagements in France, PM Modi will travel to the United States for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening India-US relations under President Donald Trump’s leadership.
“I look forward to meeting my friend, President Trump. Although this will be our first meeting since his recent re-election, I fondly recall the progress we made during his first term in building a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between our two nations,” he said.
Looking ahead, Modi stressed the significance of the US visit, highlighting the opportunities for deepening cooperation in key areas such as technology, trade, defence, energy, and supply chain resilience.
“This visit will focus on developing a forward-looking agenda that deepens our partnership for the mutual benefit of our peoples. Together, we will continue shaping a better, more prosperous future for the world,” he concluded.
