Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Nice, France, on June 14, 2024 [1], to begin a two-nation visit [2].
The trip marks a strategic effort to strengthen bilateral relations between India and France. By engaging with European leadership and global forums, India aims to showcase its technological growth and secure deeper diplomatic ties.
Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron [3]. These discussions are expected to focus on mutual cooperation, and strengthening the partnership between the two countries [3].
As part of his itinerary, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the ‘Bharat Innovates’ event [3]. This initiative serves as a platform to showcase Indian innovation to a global audience. He is also slated to attend the VivaTech exhibition in Paris [3].
Beyond bilateral engagements, Modi will participate in the G-7 summit held in Evian [3]. The summit provides a venue for India to engage with the world's leading industrialized economies on global security and economic issues.
This visit to France is the first leg of a trip that includes two nations [2], with Slovakia also on the itinerary [2]. The Prime Minister's schedule combines high-level diplomacy with a focus on technology and industrial innovation [3].
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Nice, France, on June 14, 2024.”
This visit underscores India's strategy of diversifying its global partnerships and positioning itself as a technological leader through events like VivaTech and Bharat Innovates. By attending the G-7 summit in Evian, India reinforces its role as a critical partner to the West in managing geopolitical stability and economic cooperation.
