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PM Modi reached France, PM Macron welcomed him with a hug

News On Time Desk 11 February 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France on Monday on a three-day visit. Here he will co-chair the 'AI Action Summit' with French President Emmanuel Macron. During this, he will hold bilateral talks with him.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a rousing welcome in France. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed him with a hug at the welcome dinner organized before co-chairing the AI Summit in Paris. PM Modi wrote on 'X' on Monday, 'Glad to meet my friend President Macron in Paris.' The Prime Minister also met US Vice President JD Vance at the dinner. Vance is also in France to attend the AI Summit.

Also talked to Vice President JD Vance
The Prime Minister's Office said in a post on 'X', 'Prime Minister Modi talked to President Emmanuel Macron and US Vice President JD Vance in Paris.' PM Modi

will co-chair the 'AI Action Summit'
PM Modi arrived in France on Monday on a three-day visit where he will co-chair the 'AI Action Summit' with the French President and hold bilateral talks with him. The Indian community gave a warm welcome to the Prime Minister when he reached the hotel.

PM Modi said in a post, 'A memorable welcome in Paris! Despite the cold weather, the Indian community showed their affection this evening. We are grateful to our expatriate community and proud of their achievements!' Modi

said this before leaving for France
In his statement before leaving for France, Modi said, 'I am looking forward to co-chairing the AI Action Summit, a conference of world leaders and global technology CEOs, where we will share ideas on a collaborative approach to AI technology for innovation and wider public welfare in an inclusive, secure and reliable manner.'

This is PM Modi's program
Modi and Macron will also hold talks at the delegation level. After this, both will address the India-France CEO Forum. On Wednesday, the two leaders will visit the Mazargues War Memorial to pay tribute to Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in World War I. He will inaugurate India's new Consulate General in Marseille. According to officials, this is Modi's sixth visit to France. PM Modi will travel to the US from France in the second leg of his two-nation tour.