At the request of French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for France on Monday, February 10–12, 2025, for a three-day visit. This visit, which will focus on important topics including commerce, defence, nuclear energy, and AI, is important for enhancing India-France ties.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasised during a press briefing in New Delhi that PM Modi and President Macron will co-chair the AI Action Summit on February 11 as a key event during the visit. The summit’s main focus will be AI governance, which guarantees the development of AI responsibly and safely.
The two leaders will also have bilateral discussions during the visit, with an emphasis on sustainable energy, commerce, and space cooperation. As part of his efforts to improve business relations, PM Modi will also speak at the India-France CEOs Forum.
To commemorate Indian soldiers who served in World War I, PM Modi and President Macron will travel to Marseille’s Mazargues War Cemetery on February 12. The opening of a new Indian consulate in Marseille to service the Indian diaspora is another important item on the agenda. Talks about the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant and developments in modular nuclear reactors are also anticipated.
