Modi begins diplomatic visit to France and US to strengthen strategic partnerships
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a diplomatic visit to France and the US today, focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships in artificial intelligence, defense, and trade. He will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump. In France, Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit with Macron and attend a dinner at the Élysée Palace. The leaders will discuss civil nuclear cooperation and announce 2026 as the India-France Innovation Year. Modi will then travel to the US from February 12 to 14 for meetings with Trump and business leaders. This visit marks Modi's first engagement with the new US administration since Trump's recent inauguration.