PM Modi in France: 7 Key Things To Know About His Visit & The AI Action Summit

11 Feb 2025, 08:53 AM IST
Author: Mohammed Imteshal Karim | Credit: X/@narendramodi

PM Narendra Modi has landed in Paris to co-chair the AI Action Summit. Besides, his visit also aims at strengthening the bilateral ties between India and France.

Author: Mohammed Imteshal Karim | Credit: X/@narendramodi

Strategic Partnership: India and France have a long-standing strategic partnership, addressing global issues like climate change and disaster resilience.

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AI Summit Co-Chair: India will co-chair the AI Summit highlighting its role in AI and new technologies, signaling shared values and convergences with France.

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AI Summit Goals: The Paris AI Summit will focus on Public Interest AI, Future of Work, Innovation, Culture, Trust in AI, and Global Governance.

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Global Cooperation: India will focus on GPAI, bridging the AI divide, and prioritising Global South needs, and inclusive AI governance at the Paris Summit.

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IndiaAI Mission: India will showcase the IndiaAI Mission, a $10,371 crore program for democratizing AI innovation, ensuring equitable benefits for all citizens.

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Defence Ties: Strong focus on technology transfer and Make in India. after robust defence partnership projects like Rafale aircraft and Scorpene submarines.

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Tech & Innovation: A New Indian Consulate in Marseille will boost economic partnership and people-to-people ties and expand collaboration in tech and innovation.

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Triangular Cooperation: Launching India-France Triangular Development Cooperation for climate-focused projects in the Indo-Pacific.

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Historical Partnership: India-France ties based on strategic autonomy and respect after France’s support post-Pokhran II nuclear tests to the country.