French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in the French Mediterranean city on Sunday to discuss artificial intelligence, trade, and energy cooperation. Modi arrived the previous night and jointly inaugurated the 'Bharat Innovates' event with Macron, highlighting the growing partnership between the two countries, according to livemint.com.
During the bilateral talks, the leaders emphasized strengthening collaboration in AI technologies and infrastructure development. Macron shared a selfie with Modi on the social platform X, describing it as a 'nice' moment. The discussions also covered expanding trade ties and enhancing energy cooperation, reflecting the broad scope of the India-France relationship.
The meeting underscores the increasing focus on AI and technology partnerships between India and France, aligning with global trends of digital innovation and sustainable energy. The 'Bharat Innovates' event symbolizes India's push to showcase its innovation capabilities, while France seeks to deepen strategic ties with India in key sectors such as AI and trade.
Prime Minister Modi's visit and the joint inauguration of 'Bharat Innovates' mark a milestone in India-France relations, with further engagements planned around technology and infrastructure. The leaders' discussions on AI and energy cooperation set the stage for enhanced bilateral projects in these critical areas.