PM Modi begins Europe visit, focusing on tech, bilateral ties, and G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a six-day Europe tour in Nice, France, focusing on tech cooperation and bilateral relations. He will inaugurate the Bharat Innovates 2026 tech summit with French President Emmanuel Macron, aiming to explore collaboration in deep-tech ventures, research, and technology transfer. Following bilateral discussions covering defence, tech, and regional issues, PM Modi will travel to Slovakia and then return to France for the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, where India is an outreach partner. He will also attend VivaTech in Paris, where India is the AI Country Partner, reinforcing India's commitment to global tech leadership.
Key Points
- PM Modi's Europe visit focuses on strengthening tech cooperation and bilateral relations.
- He will co-inaugurate the Bharat Innovates 2026 tech summit with French President Macron.
- India and France elevated their partnership to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' in February.
- PM Modi will attend the G7 Summit as an outreach partner and VivaTech, where India is the AI Country Partner.
Exam Facts
- Indian Official: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- French Official: President Emmanuel Macron.
- Countries visited: France, Slovakia.
- Events: Bharat Innovates 2026 tech summit, G7 Summit (Évian-les-Bains), VivaTech (Paris).
- Partnership: India-France 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' (elevated February).
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