
Vikrant Singh Shekhawat
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,- 12-Feb-2025,
Paris Ai Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while attracting French investors during the AI Summit in France, said that this is the best time to invest in India. He invited French companies to be a part of India's development journey and consider unlimited opportunities.Modi and Macron's presence at India-France CEO ForumPrime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron participated in the 14th 'India-France CEO Forum' held in Paris. In his address, Modi mentioned the growing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between India and France and called it an important impetus for both the countries.Strength of India-France relationsPrime Minister Modi said that India and France are connected not only due to democratic values, but also due to deep trust, innovation and a spirit of public welfare. He described this partnership as a strong platform for solving global challenges. Modi also discussed the 2047 roadmap, under which both the countries are expanding cooperation in various fields.Ideal time to investModi invited French companies to invest in India, citing sectors such as aerospace, ports, defence, electronics, dairy, chemicals and consumer goods. "When France's technology and India's talent come together, not only will the business landscape change but global change will also happen," he said.Infrastructure development in IndiaThe Prime Minister talked about the growing infrastructure in India, saying 120 new airports are being built in the country, which will open up new opportunities for investors. He described India as a preferred global investment destination with a stable political and predictable policy mechanism.Pays tribute to Savarkar in MarseillePrime Minister Modi also visited the French city of Marseille, where he paid tribute to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. He recalled Savarkar's courageous effort and expressed gratitude to the citizens and activists of France who raised their voice against British rule.Meeting with Google CEO Sundar PichaiDuring his visit to France, Prime Minister Modi met Google CEO Sundar Pichai and discussed opportunities arising from artificial intelligence (AI). The two also discussed joint efforts of Google and the Government of India for digital transformation in India.ConclusionPrime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France proved to take India-France relations to new heights. During this visit, important topics like economic cooperation, strategic partnership and digital transformation were discussed. This will strengthen India-France relations and open new possibilities in trade and technical cooperation between the two countries.