PM Modi arrives in France for AI summit, talks with President Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit to France – February 2025:

 Key Highlights and Outcomes 

Duration & Purpose:

• PM Modi visited France from 10–12 February 2025.
• Co-chaired the AI Action Summit in Paris with President Emmanuel Macron.
• Held bilateral talks with the French President.
• Represented India and the Global South on AI governance and innovation.

Key Objectives:

1. Strengthen India-France strategic partnership.
2. Promote bilateral cooperation in technology, innovation, and economy.
3. Broaden diplomatic and consular ties, including opening the Indian Consulate in Marseille.
4. Review progress on Horizon 2047 Roadmap.
5. Visit the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a key project in nuclear energy research.

Major Outcomes:1. AI and Technology Cooperation:

• Co-chairing AI Action Summit focusing on innovation, public interest, future of work, and AI governance.
• India highlighted its stance representing the Global South.

2. Economic & Diplomatic Engagement:

• Interaction with India-France CEOs Forum to discuss economic cooperation.
• Dinner hosted by President Macron at Élysée Palace in honor of PM Modi and other leaders.

3. Strategic and Security Cooperation:

• Reviewed bilateral progress under the 2047 Horizon Roadmap.
• Focus on nuclear research, including ITER project.

4. Cultural & People-to-People Ties:

• Tribute at Mazargues War Cemetery for Indian soldiers of WWI and WWII.
• Reinforcement of diplomatic and consular presence with the new Indian Consulate in Marseille.

Significance for India:

• Strengthens India’s voice in global AI policy.
• Enhances bilateral economic, scientific, and strategic cooperation.
• Demonstrates India’s commitment to Global South initiatives and international collaboration in nuclear research and innovation.
  
  Updated - February 11, 2025 02:40 am | The Hindu