Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed for a four-day diplomatic visit to France and the United States, where he will engage in high-level discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump.
Before leaving, PM Modi expressed enthusiasm for the visit, stating, “Over the next few days, I will be in France and the USA to take part in various programmes.”
During his stay in France from February 10-12, PM Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit, reinforcing India’s role in global artificial intelligence governance. He will also hold bilateral talks with President Emmanuel Macron to further strengthen India-France ties. Additionally, the two leaders will travel to Marseille to inaugurate a new Indian Consulate.
Following his France visit, PM Modi will head to the United States from February 12-14, marking his first in-person meeting with President Donald Trump since Trump’s second-term inauguration. The discussions in Washington DC are expected to focus on defense, trade, technology, and strategic cooperation.
Highlighting the strong Indo-US partnership, PM Modi stated, “This visit will further cement India-USA friendship.” The two leaders have already spoken twice over the phone since November 2024, underlining their commitment to closer cooperation.
PM Modi last visited the US in June 2017, while President Trump’s last visit to India was in February 2020. This visit is expected to pave the way for deeper collaboration between the two nations.