During his visit to Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with top French business leaders, including the CEOs of CMA CGM, Saint-Gobain, Alstom, and Mistral AI, ahead of his participation in the VivaTech summit with President Emmanuel Macron.
PM Modi Engages with Business Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Rodolphe Saade, Chairman & CEO, CMA CGM Group, on Thursday in Paris, France. The high-level meeting took place during the Prime Minister's visit to the French capital. The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions. The world's 3rd largest shipping company, CMA CGM, serves more than 420 ports across 5 continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels.
Earlier, the PM also held meetings with Benoit Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Saint-Gobain, Martin Sion, the Chief Executive Officer of Alstom and Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO, Mistral AI.
Arrival in Paris and Diplomatic Context
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Wednesday (local time) for the final leg of his visit to France The PM's visit comes after his participation in the G7 Summit in Evian, where he held a series of meetings and discussions on key global issues, including governance, artificial intelligence (AI) and cooperation with the Global South.
Upon his arrival in the French capital, Prime Minister Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community gathered at his hotel. Enthusiastic supporters greeted the Prime Minister with cheers and expressions of support as he began his engagements in Paris.
"Reached Paris a short while ago to a warm welcome by the Indian diaspora. I am proud of their efforts in bringing India and France closer. The India-France partnership is vital for the progress of our planet," PM Modi posted on X.
Focus on Technology and Innovation at VivaTech
Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to participate in a series of high-level sessions at VivaTech, Europe's largest technology and startup event, where he is expected to highlight India's growing innovation ecosystem and technological advancements.
This joint participation will culminate in a keynote address expected to underscore India's expanding footprint as an international hub for digital transformation and innovation.
Community Engagement and Diaspora Events
Beyond the tech summit, the Prime Minister's itinerary in Paris features a strong focus on community engagement. The PM is also scheduled to address members of the Indian community during a special diaspora event.
The Paris leg of his visit will draw to a close with a massive diaspora reception, featuring cultural showcases that celebrate India's diverse and vibrant heritage. (ANI)
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