Synopsis
On February 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, gathering global leaders and tech CEOs to discuss the future of AI, while also engaging in significant bilateral talks focused on innovation, economic collaboration, and strategic initiatives.Key Takeaways
- PM Modi co-chairs AI Action Summit.
- Discussion on AI innovation and ethics.
- Bilateral talks with President Macron.
- Inauguration of India's first Consulate in France.
- Visit to ITER project for fusion energy.
Paris, Feb 11 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to co-chair the eagerly awaited AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday.
This summit will gather international leaders and prominent tech CEOs to explore the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasizing innovation and ethical development.
On Monday, PM Modi landed in Paris at Orly Airport before proceeding to the Elysee Palace for a dinner hosted by President Macron.
President Macron greeted him with a warm embrace, setting the tone for a significant diplomatic engagement. The dinner included several esteemed dignitaries, such as US Vice President JD Vance.
During their interaction at the dinner, PM Modi congratulated Vance on his success in the US Presidential elections. This marked PM Modi's first encounter with key figures from the Trump administration prior to his upcoming visit to Washington.
Apart from the AI Summit, PM Modi will engage in important bilateral discussions with President Macron. The two leaders will address the India-France CEOs Forum and engage in both restricted and delegation-level talks, concentrating on economic collaboration, technological partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
PM Modi's itinerary also includes travel beyond Paris, as he and Macron will head to Marseille on Wednesday. There, he will inaugurate India's inaugural Consulate in France, aimed at improving services for the expanding Indian diaspora in southern France, including cities like Toulouse, Nice, Marseille, Grenoble, and Lyon.
During his time in Marseille, PM Modi will honor Indian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the World Wars at the Mazargues War Cemetery, highlighting the profound historical connections between India and France.
Additionally, both leaders will visit the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) in Cadarache, a significant project aimed at utilizing fusion energy for global advantage, with India as a key consortium participant.
India and France maintain a robust and evolving strategic partnership, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. Their collaboration spans multiple sectors, including defense, security, civilian nuclear energy, space, trade, and commerce.
In recent years, this partnership has expanded into emerging fields such as innovation and technology, maritime security, counterterrorism, health cooperation, renewable energy, and development initiatives directed towards third countries.
PM Modi's visit is anticipated to further advance this strategic relationship, bolstering India's global position as a significant player in AI, energy, and economic cooperation.
Following his European engagements, PM Modi is scheduled to visit the United States for a two-day trip, during which he aims to strengthen India-US relations under President Donald Trump.
