New Delhi (India), February 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant four-day diplomatic trip on Monday, visiting France and the United States for crucial discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump.
Visit to France (February 10-12)
At the invitation of President Macron, PM Modi will be in France from February 10 to 12. Key highlights of this leg of the trip include:
- AI Action Summit: PM Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit with President Macron on February 11. The summit will focus on advancing global AI collaborations and initiatives.
- Inauguration of the Indian Consulate: In a historic move, the two leaders will inaugurate India’s first Consulate in the French city of Marseille.
- International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER): PM Modi will visit the ITER project, a global collaboration for harnessing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, with India as a key partner.
- Tribute to Indian Soldiers: On February 12, both leaders will visit a war cemetery to honor Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War I.
PM Modi will also attend a state dinner hosted by President Macron at the Elysee Palace on the evening of February 10, where numerous tech CEOs and distinguished guests are expected to attend.
Visit to the United States (February 12-14)
Following his time in France, PM Modi will proceed to the United States for a two-day visit at the invitation of President Donald Trump. The key elements of this visit include:
- First Meeting with President Trump: This will be the first in-person meeting between PM Modi and President Trump since Trump assumed office for his second term.
- Bilateral Talks: Discussions between the two leaders will cover a range of issues, strengthening India-US relations.
- US Administration Engagement: PM Modi will interact with senior US government officials during his visit.
PM Modi and President Trump have spoken twice over the phone since November 2024, further deepening the diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Key Events During the Visit:
- France Visit: Co-chairing the AI Action Summit, inaugurating the Consulate in Marseille, and visiting the ITER project.
- US Visit: Bilateral talks with President Trump and discussions with senior US officials.