Modi France visit Live: PM to visit war cemetery to honour Indian soldiers in Marseille


Modi France visit Live: PM arrives in Marseilles with President Macron

Modi France visit Live: PM arrives in Marseilles with President Macron

PM Modi France visit Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Marseille with French President Emmanuel Macron after delivering the inaugural address of the AI Action Summit in Paris. EU Commission president Urusula Von Der Leyen, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and UN chief Antonio Guterres were also present at the high-profile AI summit.…Read More

In his address, PM Modi called for investment in skilling and reskilling people for an artificial intelligence (AI)- driven future. He also asserted that governance is about ensuring access to everyone, especially in the Global South.

France confirmed that India will be hosting the next AI summit after PM Modi expressed interest. India also assured France of full support for its initiatives on AI.

The prime minister also spoke at the India-France CEOS Forum in Paris where he encouraged partnerships between businesses in the two countries.

Highlighting progress in manufacturing, infrastructure and production across several fields, Modi called for businesses to join the Indian market as the country worked towards the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.

PM Modi France visit | Key highlights

  • Modi attended a dinner hosted by President Macron at the Élysée Palace in honour of visiting Heads of Government and State. The dinner was also attended by tech CEOs and several other distinguished invitees to the summit.
  • The AI Action Summit assumes significance in the wake of tech disruption by China’s DeepSeek. IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that India plans to develop a domestic AI model.
  • Modi also addressed the India-France CEOs Forum where he encouraged businesses to enter the Indian market and highlighted the country’s progress on several fronts.
  • On Wednesday, Modi will visit Mazargues War Cemetery, maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Marseille, to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers in World War I.
  • Modi and Macron will also visit Cadarache, the site of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a high-science project.
  • After landing in Marseille, PM Modi thanked the people of the city for the role they played in Veer Savarkar’s escape from British custody.

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Feb 12, 2025 9:22 AM IST

PM Modi France visit Live: Not just connected by democratic values, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India and France are not just connected by democratic values. “Deep trust, innovation, and serving the people are the pillars of our friendship. Our relationship isn’t limited to just our two nations. Together, we’re providing solutions to global problems,” he added.

Feb 12, 2025 8:40 AM IST

PM Modi France visit Live: More than just a business summit, PM on CEOs Forum

Speaking at the India-France CEOs Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “This is more than just a business event–it’s a convergence of the brightest minds from India and France. You are embracing the mantra of innovation, collaboration, and elevation, driving progress with purpose. Beyond forging boardroom connections, you are actively reinforcing the strategic partnership between India and France.”

Feb 12, 2025 7:43 AM IST

PM Modi France visit Live: Jaishankar at India-France CEO forum says ‘only multipolar world can…’

At the India France CEO Forum on Tuesday (local time, External affairs minister S Jaishankar stressed the need for a multipolar world to ensure that AI is developed with minimal bias.

“We are meeting on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit. The Digital era calls for trust and transparency. These are indeed shared attributes between us. The summit is a reminder in itself of how much we could be doing in AI, Software development and Cyber security. 2026 has been designated the India – France Year of Innovation. Let us use that as a driver. Equally, we need to shape the global discourse in this key domain. Only a multipolar world can ensure that AI is developed with the least bias,” said Jaishankar.

Feb 12, 2025 6:35 AM IST

PM Modi France visit Live: PM thanked us for waiting for him at night, says Indian diaspora member

Utkarsh, a member of the Indian diaspora, expressed happiness over having met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Marseille, noting that it was the top leader’s first visit to the South of France.

“PM Modi thanks us for waiting for him at night… his visit to Marseille will play a key role in the India-France relationship,” he told ANI.

Feb 12, 2025 6:33 AM IST

PM Modi France visit Live: PM greets Indian diaspora at Marseille hotel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted and interacted with the Indian diaspora at a hotel in France city of Marseille.

Feb 12, 2025 5:27 AM IST

PM Modi France visit Live: PM highlights importance of Marseille Indian consulate

Upon arriving in the French city of Marseille, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Indian consulate in the city will play a key role in strengthening “people-to-people” ties between India and France.

PM Modi, along with French president Emmanuel Macron, will be inaugurating the Indian Consulate in Marseille, India’s second diplomatic mission in France, after the Embassy in Paris.

Feb 12, 2025 5:04 AM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi welcomed with Guard of Honour in Marseille

PM in France Live: PM Modi received a welcome with a Guard of Honour upon his arrival in Marseille along with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Feb 12, 2025 4:31 AM IST

PM in France Live: ‘Indian consulate will deepen people-to-people linkages’ says PM Modi

PM in France Live: In a post on X, PM Modi said, “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 soldiers martyred in First and Second World Wars.”

Feb 12, 2025 4:09 AM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi to visit war cemetery, tour thermonuclear reactor project on Wednesday

PM in France Live: PM has landed in Marseille and will inaugurate the new Consulate General of India alongside French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday. The leaders will also visit the Mazargues War Cemetery to pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the World Wars.

Additionally, they are set to tour the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project, a global nuclear fusion initiative.

Feb 12, 2025 3:24 AM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi thanks people of Marseille for role in Veer Savarkar’s escape

PM in France Live: PM Modi landed in Marseille along with French President Emmanuel Macron after they co-chaired the AI Action Summit earlier in the day. PM Modi also thanked the people of Marseille for the role they played in Veer Savarkar’s escape during colonial rule.

He posted on X, “In India’s quest for freedom, this city holds special significance. It was here that the great Veer Savarkar attempted a courageous escape. I also want to thank the people of Marseille and the French activists of that time who demanded that he not be handed over to British custody. The bravery of Veer Savarkar continues to inspire generations!.”

Feb 12, 2025 2:53 AM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi and President Macron arrive in Marseille | Watch

PM in France Live: After successfully co-chairing the AI Action Summit in Paris, prime minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Marseille.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi addressed the 14th India-France CEO Forum in Paris.

Feb 12, 2025 2:15 AM IST

PM in France Live: Google CEO Sundar Pichai meets PM Modi

PM in France Live: Google CEO Sundar Pichai met PM Modi in Paris and discussed the opportunities that AI opens up for India after the AI Action Summit.

Pichai posted on X, “Delighted to meet with PM Narendra Modi today while in Paris for the AI Action Summit. We discussed the incredible opportunities AI will bring to India and ways we can work closely together on India’s digital transformation.”

Feb 12, 2025 12:50 AM IST

PM in France Live: PM say India-France bond based on ‘deep trust, innovation and spirit of public welfare

PM in France Live: During the India-France CEOs summit, PM Modi said that the two countries were not only linked by democratic values but was a bond based on deep trust, innovation and the spirit of public welfare.

He added, “Our partnership is not limited to only two countries. We are working together to solve global problems and challenges.”

Feb 11, 2025 11:38 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM highlights defence, AI and space-tech achievements at forum

PM in France Live: PM Modi at the India-France CEO’s Forum highlighted the reason why India was rapidly becoming a favourite investment destination.

He said, “In India, we have launched AI, semiconductor and Quantum Mission. In Defence, we are encouraging Make in India and Make for the World, and most of you are also associated with them. In space tech, we are scaling new heights. This sector has been opened for FDI. We are eager to make India a global bio-tech powerhouse.”

Feb 11, 2025 11:31 PM IST

PM in France Live: ‘I invite you to invest in India’ says PM

PM in France Live: PM Modi invited companies to invest in India at the the India-France CEOs Forum and said, “1.4 billion people of India have taken the pledge to make #ViksitBharat by 2047, across sectors like defence, advance technologies, fintech, pharma, textiles, agriculture, aviation, healthcare, highways, space, sustainable development – among others.”

Feb 11, 2025 11:26 PM IST

PM in France Live: ‘This is the time to come to India’ says PM

PM in France Live: Addressing the India-France CEOs Forum in Paris, PM Modi said, “I tell all of you that this is the time to come to India, this is the right time. The progress of all sectors is linked to the progress of India.”

He also gave an example of India’s progress, adding, “An example of this was seen in the aviation sector. When Indian companies have placed big orders for aircraft. Now when we are going to open 120 new airports, you can yourself imagine the future possibilities.”

Feb 11, 2025 11:21 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM says India working towards target of 100 GW nuclear power by 2047

PM in France Live: In his speech at the India-France CEO’s Forum, PM Modi said, “We are working with the target of 100 GW nuclear power by 2047. This sector has also been opened up for the private sector. We’re also focusing on SMR (small modular reactors) and AMR (advanced modular reactors) technologies.”

Feb 11, 2025 11:14 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi says this is the time for businesses to come to India at CEO forum

PM in France Live: During his speech at the 14th India-France CEO forum in Paris, prime minister Narendra Modi said that this was the right time for businesses to come to India as the country was working towards its goal of’ Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.

He also said, “This is a confluence of the best business minds of India and France. I welcome the report of the Summit presented just now. I see that all of you are working with the mantra of innovate, collaborate and integrate. You are not just building connections, you are also strengthening the India-France strategic partnership.”

Feb 11, 2025 11:06 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi speaks at the India-France CEOs forum

PM in France Live: PM Narendra Modi is speaking at the India-France CEOs forum where he highlighted India’s achievements in AI, space technology and the Make in India programme to improve employment in the country.

Feb 11, 2025 10:56 PM IST

PM in France Live: President Macron receives PM Modi

PM in France Live: French President Emmanuel Macron greeted PM Modi upon his arrival in Paris to attend the India-France CEOs foru.

Feb 11, 2025 10:37 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi meets JD Vance at Elysee Palace, congratulates him on ‘great victory’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance (HT Print)Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance (HT Print)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance (HT Print)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US vice president JD Vance on the margins of a dinner for world leaders attending the AI Action Summit in Paris, his first interaction with a member of the Trump administration ahead of a visit to Washington. Read more

Feb 11, 2025 10:26 PM IST

PM in France Live: UK says Paris AI communique lacked clarity on governance, national security

PM in France Live:Paris AI Summit’s declaration lacked clarity on questions around global governance and national security, a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

“We felt that the declaration didn’t provide enough practical clarity on global governance and (didn’t) sufficiently address harder questions around national security and the challenge that AI poses to it,” the spokesperson told reporters.

“Security remains a vital part of AI’s future. And we look forward to continuing discussions in this area.”

Feb 11, 2025 9:53 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi meets UN Secretary-General on AI Action Summit sidelines

PM in France Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Paris on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit.

“Happy to have met UN Secretary-General, Mr Antonio Guterres in Paris,” PM Modi said on X.

In his remarks at the summit, Guterres said that the leaders must prevent a world of AI “haves” and “have-nots”.

“A growing concentration of AI capabilities risks deepening geopolitical divides. We must prevent a world of AI “haves” and “have-nots”. AI must bridge the gap between developed and developing countries – not widen it,” he said in a post on X.

Feb 11, 2025 8:55 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi meets President of Estonia

PM in France Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Alar Karis, President of Estonia, on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris. This was the first meeting between the two leaders.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the growing bilateral cooperation in various fields. They also discussed the ongoing bilateral cooperation in cyber security.

The prime minister invited the Estonian government and companies to explore the opportunities offered by India and take advantage of programmes such as Digital India.

Feb 11, 2025 8:06 PM IST

PM in France Live: Jaishankar urges CEOs to weigh in on FTA negotiations

PM in France Live: External affairs minister S Jaishankar said, “We need to shape the global discourse in this key domain (AI); only a multipolar world can ensure that AI develops with the least bias. We need diversified production, reliable and resilient supply chains, and deeper business collaborations. Please do weigh in on our FTA negotiations.”

Feb 11, 2025 7:26 PM IST

PM in France Live: Ease of doing business in India has improved, says Jaishankar

PM in France Live: External Affairs minister S Jaishankar said that the ease of doing business in India has improved. He also noted improved infrastructure in India due to initiatives like the Gati Shakti. He urged the CEOs present to take advantage of the opportunity.

Feb 11, 2025 7:22 PM IST

PM in France Live: Jaishankar addresses 14th India-France CEO forum

PM in France Live: External Affairs minister S Jaishankar noted the growing comfort in the strategic partnership between India and France during his opening remarks at the 14th India-France CEO.

He also noted that the job of the government will be to provide an enabling environment for thriving bilateral partnerships.

Feb 11, 2025 7:04 PM IST

PM in France Live: India has been using indigenous AI chatbots, says Meity Secretary

PM in France Live: India said indigenous AI chatbots have been used in government initiatives such as the Agristack programme, Digilocker, and UMANG initiatives. The Meity Secretary also said that they have been used in the Bhashini app.

The Bhashini app is an AI-powered language translation tool that helps Indian citizens communicate in different languages. It was developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as part of the National Language Translation Mission.

Feb 11, 2025 6:55 PM IST

PM in France Live: India will not be influenced by global AI ‘race’, says Foreign Secretary

PM in France Live: India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that India’s approach to AI will not be influenced by the global AI ‘race’. He also reiterated that New Delhi’s priorities will be driven by its own AI mission and emphasised that the need for public interest should drive AI technologies.

Feb 11, 2025 6:52 PM IST

PM in France Live: India endorses Paris AI summit declaration

PM in France Live: India has endorsed the Paris AI Summit’s ‘Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence.’

The Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said India has also committed to using AI in the public interest.

Feb 11, 2025 6:43 PM IST

PM in France Live: AI summit adds to growing strategic partnership with France, says Foreign Secretary

PM in France Live: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the AI summit is a natural outcome of India’s growing strategic relations with France.

Feb 11, 2025 6:37 PM IST

PM in France Live: US, UK skip signing AI summit declaration

PM in France Live: The United States and the UK did not sign the Paris AI Summit’s declaration, ‘Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence.’

The communique prioritizes “ensuring AI is open, inclusive, transparent, ethical, safe, secure and trustworthy, taking into account international frameworks for all” and “making AI sustainable for people and the planet.”

Feb 11, 2025 6:05 PM IST

PM in France Live: India to host next AI summit, says France

PM in France Live: President Emmanuel Macron’s office said India will host the next international summit on artificial intelligence after co-hosting with France in Paris.

Feb 11, 2025 5:43 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi congratulates ‘dear friend’ Macron

PM in France Live: “I welcome the decision to set up the AI foundation at the Council for Sustainable AI. I congratulate France and my dear friend President Macron for their initiatives and assure our full support. We must also make the global partnership for AI truly global in nature. It should be more inclusive of the Global South and its priorities, concerns and needs,” PM Modi said.

Feb 11, 2025 5:18 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi hails ‘commendable effort’ to host AI summit

PM in France Live: “The AI Action Summit in Paris is a commendable effort to bring together world leaders, policy makers, thinkers, innovators and youngsters to have meaningful conversations around AI,” said PM Modi in a post on X.

Feb 11, 2025 5:02 PM IST

PM in France Live: India expresses interest to host next AI Action summit

PM in France Live: PM Modi announced that India would be happy to host the next AI Action Summit.

Feb 11, 2025 4:36 PM IST

PM in France Live: US to ensure AI dominance, says JD Vance

PM in France Live: US Vice President JD Vance said, “We feel very strongly that AI must remain free from ideological bias and that American AI will not be co-opted into a tool for authoritarian censorship.”

“The United States of America is the leader in AI and our administration plans to keep it that way,” he added.

Feb 11, 2025 4:17 PM IST

PM in France Live: France, India share core values of future digital world, says CEO

PM in France Live: Mediawen Founder and CEO Erwan de Kerautem said that France and India are together in core values for the future of digital and Europe and expressed admiration for the Unified Payment Interface (UPI).

Kerautem said that Europe and India, hand in hand, can build a kind of third way of looking at the digital. He shared his experience of collaborating with Indian companies.

Feb 11, 2025 3:54 PM IST

PM in France Live: In a dig at China, US vows to block efforts to ‘undermine’ AI

PM in France Live: Hostile adversaries have weaponised artificial intelligence to surveil and censor people, but the United States will block those efforts to undermine AI and will close off ways for them from obtaining capabilities to threaten people, US Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday.

Feb 11, 2025 3:34 PM IST

PM in France Live: US wants to build ‘most powerful’ AI systems domestically, says JD Vance

PM in France Live: US Vice President JD Vance said in his address that President Donald Trump’s administration would ensure that the most powerful artificial intelligence systems would be built in the United States, but added that Washington wanted to partner with the world in the industry.

Feb 11, 2025 3:22 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi calls for discussion on innovation and governance

PM in France Live: PM Modi said, “Governance is not just about managing rifts and rivalries. It is also about promoting innovation and deploying it for the global good. So we must think deeply and discuss openly about innovation and governance.”

Feb 11, 2025 3:18 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi concludes his inaugural address

PM in France Live: PM Narendra Modi concluded his inaugural address at the AI Action Summit. His address was followed by US Vice President JD Vance.

Feb 11, 2025 3:11 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi calls for bias free data sets

PM in France Live: PM Modi said, “Governance is also about ensuring access to all, especially in the Global South. It is where the capabilities are most lacking be it power, talent, or data for the financial resources. AI can help transform millions of lives by improving health, education, agriculture and so much more. It can help create a world in which the journey to sustainable development goals becomes easier and faster. To do this, we must pull together resources and talent. We must develop open-source systems that enhance trust and transparency. We must build quality data sets free from biases”.

Feb 11, 2025 3:06 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi stresses on skilling to prepare for AI age

PM in France Live: PM Modi said, “Loss of jobs is AI’s most feared disruption, but history has shown that work does not disappear due to technology, only its nature changes. We need to invest in skilling and re-skilling our people for an AI-driven future.”

Feb 11, 2025 3:03 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi hails India’s digital revolution

PM in France Live: PM Modi said that India has built a digital public infrastructure at a very low cost for 1.4 billion people. He also said that, considering its diversity, India is developing its own AI language model.

Feb 11, 2025 3:01 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi stresses on need for deep interdependence across borders

PM in France Live: PM Modi said “AI is developing at an unprecedented scale and speed and being adapted and deployed even faster. There is also a deep interdependence across borders. Therefore, there is a need for collective global efforts to establish governance and standards that upload our shared values, address risks, and build trust. But governance is not just about managing rifts and rivalries. It is also about promoting innovation and deploying it for the global good. So we must think deeply and discuss openly about innovation and governance.”

Feb 11, 2025 2:58 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi addresses AI Action Summit

PM in France Live: PM Modi is addressing the AI Action Summit in Paris. He stressed on the need for open source systems that enhance transparency.

Feb 11, 2025 2:49 PM IST

PM in France Live: PM Modi arrives to attend Paris AI summit

PM in France Live: PM Modi arrived at the venue of the AI summit in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Feb 11, 2025 2:40 PM IST

PM in France Live: India, France stress on democratised access to AI ahead of Paris summit

PM in France Live: India and France emphasised the need for democratised access to Artificial Intelligence (AI) resources and capacity building while recognising the importance of the techno-legal frameworks.

Addressing a roundtable session at the Sciences Po campus in Paris University through videoconferencing, Ajay Kumar Sood, principal scientific advisor to the government of India, said India and France need to synergise on various policy positions and technological initiatives, fostering benefits not only at the bilateral level but also on a global scale by leveraging complementary knowledge and skill sets.

Feb 11, 2025 2:11 PM IST

PM in France Live: Vance steps onto global stage at AI summit

US Vice President JD Vance steps onto the global stage at the Paris AI summit on Tuesday, where he is likely to deliver a candid message on Europe’s regulation of artificial intelligence and moderation of content on Big Tech.



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