PM Modi attending World AI Conference in France

A 2-day Artificial Intelligence Summit from 10th February

(AI stands for Artificial Intelligence)

Paris (France) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday landed at Orly Airport in the French capital, Paris, where he is scheduled to co-chair the highly anticipated AI Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The AI Action Summit will bring together global leaders and tech CEOs to discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a focus on innovation and ethical development.

PM Modi to Attend 2-Day Global AI Summit in France! 🇫🇷

Meanwhile, President Trump has announced a massive $500 billion AI investment, with VP J.D. Vance representing the U.S. at the summit! 🇺🇸

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According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi’s visit will also include significant bilateral engagements with President Macron.

“The Prime Minister will hold talks with President Macron, and together, they will undertake several key initiatives aimed at further strengthening the India-France strategic partnership,” the MEA stated. Just before his departure, PM Modi shared key highlights of his visit, which promises to strengthen India’s global ties and spotlight critical areas of international collaboration.

“At the invitation of President Macron, I will be visiting France from 10th to 12th February. In Paris, I look forward to co-chairing the AI Action Summit, a significant gathering of world leaders and global tech CEOs. Our discussions will focus on fostering a collaborative approach to Artificial Intelligence, aimed at driving innovation and ensuring that this powerful technology serves the public good in an inclusive, secure, and trustworthy manner,” he said in a statement.

The Prime Minister also emphasized the bilateral dimension of the visit

“The discussions with President Macron will allow us to assess the progress made under the 2047 Horizon Roadmap, a comprehensive plan to deepen the India-France strategic partnership,” PM Modi said. US President Donald Trump has announced an investment of $500 billion (over Rs. 43 lakh crore) for AI. Vice President J.D. Vance will be attending the conference, and Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent his special envoy to the conference.