Paris: Macron gives a warm welcome to PM Modi at Elysee Palace, will participate in AI Action Summit

New Delhi. French President Emmanuel Macron warmly welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival for dinner at the Elysee Palace and the two leaders had a frank conversation before joining the discussion. This conversation of the two leaders also highlights the strong relations between India and France, in which key issues are expected to be on the agenda. PM Modi also met US Vice President JD Vance at the dinner.

PM Modi has arrived in Paris on a two-day visit to France, where he will co-chair the third edition of the AI ​​Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron.

The PM has shared pictures of his meeting with Macron on X. Sharing the pictures, the PM wrote, ‘It was a pleasure to meet my friend President Macron in Paris.’

When PM Modi landed at Paris airport, it was raining lightly. Despite this, the enthusiasm of the people of the Indian community did not diminish. They welcomed him with slogans of Modi-Modi and were seen waiting on the streets of Paris to get a glimpse of the PM, then the PM also did not disappoint them. PM went among the people and thanked the people of the Indian community for this warm welcome.

PM expressed gratitude
Expressing gratitude to the Indian community, the PM wrote in the post, A memorable welcome in Paris! The cold weather could not stop the Indian community from showing their affection this evening. I am grateful to our diaspora and we are proud of them for their achievements!

The Paris Summit to Strengthen Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance aims to focus on the global governance model, so that AI can be made more inclusive while ensuring safe and transparent AI for users around the world. It also focuses on promoting joint research and development of AI.

This summit is taking place at a time when Chinese startup DeepSeek has unveiled its low-cost and accurate AI product, which is giving tough competition to its American counterpart Open AI’s ChatGPT. After reaching Paris, PM Modi was welcomed by France’s Armed Forces Minister Sebastian Lecorn.

A diplomatic source said that India co-chairing the AI ​​summit also signals to China that it is also an important stakeholder in shaping the rules of the game in terms of democratization of AI, among other initiatives. President Macron will also host Prime Minister Modi along with the CEOs of technology companies at the Elysee Palace in the evening.

Will address India-France CEO Forum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the AI ​​summit with French President Emmanuel Macron and also hold bilateral talks during his visit to France from February 10 to February 12. After this, he will also address the India-France CEO Forum. After his address, Prime Minister Modi will visit the Majargues War Cemetery in Marseille and pay tribute to the Indian soldiers martyred in the First World War. Both leaders will also inaugurate India’s new consulate in Marseille.

PM will go to America after France
Before leaving for Paris, PM Modi said that after completing his visit to France, he will visit America on the invitation of President Donald Trump. He said, ‘This visit is especially important because this will be our first meeting during President Trump’s new term. However, our previous cooperation has set many milestones. I have fond memories of creating the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership during his first term.’