Prime Minister Narendra Modi Embarks on France and US Trip
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for official visits to France and the United States. During this trip, he will co-chair the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit 2025 with French President Emmanuel Macron.
PM Modi AI Mission: The summit will be held on February 11th at the Grand Palais in Paris. Notably, previous summits were held in the UK in 2023 and South Korea in 2024.
France to Host VIP Dinner in PM Modi's Honor
The French government will host a special VIP dinner at the Élysée Palace on February 10th in honor of Prime Minister Modi. The event will include top leaders from various countries, prominent CEOs from the tech industry, and other distinguished individuals, including President Macron. This dinner will be a significant step towards further strengthening India-France relations.
AI Action Summit on February 11th
A highlight of PM Modi's visit is the AI Action Summit on February 11th. The summit will feature discussions on the future of artificial intelligence, ethics, and responsible use with global leaders. It aims to promote collaboration on the impact of AI technologies on the global economy and their positive applications.
Bilateral Talks with PM Modi
In addition to the AI summit, PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. This meeting will address key issues such as trade, technology, defense cooperation, and strategic partnerships.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister will address the India-France CEO Forum, where he will discuss strengthening India-France trade relations with industrialists and entrepreneurs from both countries.
France Trip Concludes with Cadarache Visit
PM Modi's France trip will conclude with a significant visit to Cadarache, the primary site for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project, in which India is a key partner. This visit aims to further India's scientific and technological advancement.
PM Modi to Visit the US after France
Following his visit to France, Prime Minister Modi will travel to the United States from February 12th to 13th at the invitation of US President Donald Trump.
This will be PM Modi's first US visit since the beginning of President Trump's second term. The visit will include discussions between the two leaders on key topics such as trade, defense, global challenges, and strategic partnerships.
PM Modi Announces Trip on X
Before his trip to France and the US, Prime Minister Modi shared a post on the social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter).
He wrote: "In the coming days, I will be traveling to France and the United States to participate in various programs. In France, I will participate in the AI Action Summit, where India is a co-host. I will be holding talks with President Emmanuel Macron to strengthen India-France relations. In addition, we will also inaugurate a consulate in Marseille."
Why is this visit important for India?
- This visit by Prime Minister Modi is extremely important for strengthening India's global role.
- India's participation in the AI Action Summit will showcase the country's technological prowess on a global stage.
- Bilateral talks with France and the US can open doors to new opportunities in trade, defense, science, and technology.
- India's participation in the ITER project at Cadarache is crucial considering future energy needs.
