Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited France from February 11 to 14, 2025. During his visit, he co-chaired the AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The summit focused on the ethical and inclusive development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with discussions on how AI can revolutionize sectors like health, education, and agriculture.
Key highlights of the visit include:
Inauguration of the Indian Consulate in Marseille: This is India’s second diplomatic mission in France after the Embassy in Paris.
Tribute to Indian soldiers: PM Modi paid homage to Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in World Wars I and II at the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille.
Bilateral talks: Modi and Macron discussed strengthening Indo-French ties in technology, defence, and economic cooperation.
AI Action Summit: PM Modi emphasized the importance of international collaboration and open-source AI systems to enhance trust and transparency.
Following his engagements in France, PM Modi traveled to the United States for further discussions on strategic sectors like AI, defence, and trade.
