Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for the US to meet President Donald Trump after wrapping his two-day visit to France where he co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron with whom he also held bilateral discussions.
In the US, PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with President Trump in both restricted and delegation-level formats.
Thank you France!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2025
A productive visit concludes, where I attended programmes ranging from AI, commerce, energy and cultural linkages.
Gratitude to President @EmmanuelMacron and the people of France. pic.twitter.com/dLkzPdJOsz
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron share a hug at the airport in Marseille, France. PM Modi is departing for Washington, DC, on the second leg of his visit.
— ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2025
(Video: ANI/DD) pic.twitter.com/oeCiLOjxZZ
A historic moment in Marseille!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2025
President @EmmanuelMacron and I inaugurated the Indian Consulate in this vibrant city, marking a new chapter in India-France ties. This consulate will serve as an important bridge, strengthening our cultural, economic and people-to-people… pic.twitter.com/xXRH13mzON
President Macron and I reached Marseille a short while ago. This visit will witness important programmes aimed at further connecting India and France. The Indian consulate which is being inaugurated will deepen people-to-people linkages. I will also pay homage to the Indian… pic.twitter.com/RtgGPkJjNg
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2025
La communauté indienne est très enthousiaste à l'idée d'un nouveau consulat à Marseille. Voici quelques aperçus de l'accueil chaleureux qui a été réservé pendant le programme... pic.twitter.com/bfPPVI6dWK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2025
At Mazargues War Cemetery, we paid homage to the brave souls who embodied valour and sacrifice. Their courage in distant lands and unwavering duty to a greater cause will forever be remembered. pic.twitter.com/sTmIJ181jK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2025
Highlights from the programmes in Paris yesterday, including the AI Action Summit, India-France CEO Forum and various meetings… pic.twitter.com/O4qcGWL15z
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2025
Modi will be the fourth foreign leader to visit Trump in the weeks after the American leader's inauguration as the 47th President of the US in January.
In France, during the bilateral talks, Modi and Macron on Wednesday called for enhancing trade and investment ties between the two countries and committed to further deepening their engagement in the Indo-Pacific and various global forums and initiatives.
Modi and Macron jointly inaugurated India's new consulate in France's Marseille.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and addressed the 14th India-France CEOs Forum in Paris.
During his visit to France, Modi also met US Vice President J D Vance and his Indian-origin wife along with their two young sons.
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