Key facts
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nice, France, for the first leg of a two-nation visit.
- Modi will hold bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
- He is scheduled to attend the G-7 Summit in Evian, France.
- The visit includes attending VivaTech 2026 in Paris.
- Modi will also visit Slovakia for a state visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nice, France, marking the commencement of his two-nation tour. He is set to engage in bilateral discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron and participate in the G-7 Summit. Modi's visit to France also includes attending 'Bharat Innovates' and VivaTech 2026 in Paris, highlighting innovation and strategic partnerships.
Upon arrival, Modi was welcomed by several French dignitaries, including Education Minister Edouard Geffray and Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou. The Prime Minister expressed that his France visit encompasses programs in Nice, Evian, and Paris, aiming to strengthen India's ties with key developmental partners. He emphasized India's role in representing the aspirations of the Global South at the G7 Summit.