PM Modi heads to France and US: from AI to nuclear energy and ‘further elevate and deepen our partnership’ on agenda

“In Paris, I look forward to co-chairing the AI Action Summit, a gathering of the world leaders and global tech CEOs, where we will exchange views on collaborative approach to AI technology for innovation and larger public good in an inclusive, secure and trustworthy manner,” the Prime Minister said in a statement ahead of his departure, outlining the Indian focus for the summit.

“The bilateral segment of my visit will provide an opportunity to review the progress on 2047 Horizon Roadmap for India-France strategic partnership along with my friend President Macron,” he said.

PM Modi said he would also visit the historic French city of Marseille to inaugurate the first Indian Consulate in France. “… also visit the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, in which India is a member of the consortium of partner countries including France, to harness energy for the global good,” he said.

He would also pay tribute to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World Wars I and II at the Mazargues War Cemetery.

The Prime Minister said he would then go to the United States for a two-day visit at the invitation of President Donald Trump. This is the first time that an Indian Prime Minister is visiting the White House to meet a newly-elected President, within three weeks of his being sworn in. “I look forward to meeting my friend, President Trump.”

PM Modi also brought in the aspect of his chemistry with Trump from his first term between 2017 and 2021. “Although this will be our first meeting following his historic electoral victory and inauguration in January, I have a very warm recollection of working together in his first term in building a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between India and the US,” he said.

“This visit will be an opportunity to build upon the successes of our collaboration in his first term and develop an agenda to further elevate and deepen our partnership, including in the areas of technology, trade, defence, energy, and supply chain resilience. We will work together for the mutual benefit of the people of our two countries and shape a better future for the world,” he added.