Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Paris. Photo | X@NarendraModi
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PM Modi arrives in Paris for AI Summit, bilateral talks with Macron

After concluding his France visit, Prime Minister Modi will head to the United States for a two-day visit

TNIE online desk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Paris for a two-day visit to France where he will co-chair the third edition of the AI Action Summit along with French President Emmanuel Macron.

“Over the next few days, I will be in France and USA to take part in various programmes. In France, I will be taking part in the AI Action Summit, where India is the co-chair. I will be holding talks with President @EmmanuelMacron towards strengthening India-France relations. We will also be going to Marseille to inaugurate a Consulate there,” the prime minister posted on X ahead of his departure.

The prime minister will attend a dinner hosted by Macron at the Élysée Palace, which is likely to be attended by a large number of CEOs from the tech domain along with other distinguished invitees to the summit.

On February 11, the prime minister will co-chair the AI Action Summit, along with Macron.

He will also hold discussions in both restricted and delegation formats and address the India-France CEO's Forum.

The prime minister is also scheduled to inaugurate the new Consulate General of India in Marseille with Macron.

The two leaders are also scheduled to visit the Mazargues War Cemetery maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Marseille on Wednesday, and pay tributes to the sacrifices made by the Indian soldiers in World War I.

After concluding his France visit, Prime Minister Modi will head to United States for a two-day visit beginning February 12.

He will meet US President Donald Trump and also interact with the officials of the new US administration.

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