PM Modi Paris Visit: Macron welcomed PM Modi in France with a hug, and said- you are welcome my friend

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a rousing welcome in France. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed him with a hug at the welcome dinner organized before he co-chaired the AI ​​Summit in Paris. PM Modi wrote on 'X' on Monday, "Glad to meet my friend President Macron in Paris." At the dinner, the Prime Minister also met US Vice President JD Vance. Vance is also in France to attend the AI ​​Summit.

I also interacted with Vice President JD Vance.

The Prime Minister's Office said in a post on 'X', "Prime Minister Modi interacted with President Emmanuel Macron and US Vice President JD Vance in Paris."

Will co-chair the 'AI Action Summit'

Prime Minister Modi arrived in France on Monday on a three-day visit. He will co-chair the 'AI Action Summit' with the French President and hold bilateral talks with him. The Indian community warmly welcomed the prime minister when he arrived at the hotel.

'A memorable welcome in Paris!'

Prime Minister Modi said in a post, 'A memorable welcome in Paris! Despite the cold weather, the Indian community showed their affection this evening. We are grateful to our expatriate community and proud of their achievements!'

Said this before leaving for France

In his statement before leaving for France, Modi said, 'I am looking forward to co-chairing the AI ​​Action Summit, a conference of world leaders and global technology CEOs, where we will share ideas on a collaborative approach to AI technology for innovation and wider public welfare in an inclusive, secure and reliable manner.'

This is PM Modi's program.

Modi and Macron will also hold talks at the delegation level. After this, both will address the India-France CEO Forum. On Wednesday, both leaders will visit the Mazargues War Memorial to pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the First World War. He will inaugurate the new Consulate General of India in Marseille. According to officials, this is Modi's sixth visit to France. PM Modi will go to America from France in the second leg of his tour of two countries.