In Pictures | PM Modi at AI Action Summit, Paris

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is co-chairing the Paris AI Summit with President Emmanuel Macron. The three-day visit to the summit aims to address global AI governance and foster Indo-French collaboraions. Focussing on discussion on civil nucerlar cooperation and innovation initiatives, this summit hosts leaders of international organizations, CEOs of small and large companies, representatives of academia, non-governmental organizations, artists and members of civil society. Among other attendees, world leaders like the newly elected US Vice President JD Vance will be on his first overseas trip after taking term. Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing will also be present in the august gathering.

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PM Modi was welcomed by “his friend” President Macron at a welcome dinner. Co-chairing this summit, the countires aim to hold bilateral talks about AI governance, civil nuclear cooperation and more. (Image : PTI)

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“The cold weather didn’t deter the Indian community from showing their affection this evening. Grateful to our diaspora and proud of them for their accomplishments!” posted the PM on his social media handle on X (Image: PTI)

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The main objectives of the summit are to to provide access to independent, safe and reliable AI, develop AI that is more environmentally friendly and to ensure global governance of artificial intelligence that is both effective and inclusive. (Image: X)

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This meeting has also aimed to provide a window to review the progress on the 20247 Horizon Roadmap for India-France strategic partnership. (Image: PTI)

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Situated in Marseille, PM Modi and President Macron are set to inaugurate the newest Consulate General of India. They would also visit the Mazargues War Cemetry to pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who made sacrifices during the World War 1. (Image: PTI)

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“Welcome to Paris, my friend @NarendraModi! Nice to meet you dear @VP Vance! Welcome to all our partners for the AI Action Summit. Let’s get to work!” posted President Macron earlier today. (Image: PTI)

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The dignitaries aim to hold discussion on both restricted and delegation formats and address the CEO’s forum as well. (Image: PTI)

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This visit will also be followed by an announcement of small modular reactor to boost the civil nuclear cooperaation. An India-France Triangular Development Cooperation initiative is also likely to be launched. The two countries will declare 2026 the India-France Innovation Year and launch a logo. (Image: PTI)