What is PM Modi’s schedule for France & US visit?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a crucial foreign visit to France and the United States from February 10 to 13, where he will engage in a series of high-level meetings, summits, and interactions with top leaders and business executives.
The visit, which is expected to be a significant diplomatic push for India, will kick off in France on February 10, where PM Modi will dine with French President Emmanuel Macron and top tech CEOs. The following day, he will co-chair the AI Action Summit, host the India-France CEOs forum, and visit Marseille and Cadarache.
The Prime Minister’s schedule for the France leg of the visit is packed, with a focus on strengthening bilateral ties, exploring new areas of cooperation, and promoting India’s interests in the European region. Here’s a breakdown of his itinerary for France:
- February 10: PM Modi will arrive in Paris in the morning and meet French President Emmanuel Macron for a working lunch. The two leaders are expected to discuss key areas of cooperation, including defence, counter-terrorism, and economic ties.
- February 10 (evening): The Prime Minister will attend a dinner meeting with top French tech CEOs, where they will discuss emerging technologies and opportunities for collaboration.
- February 11: PM Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit, which is expected to bring together leaders from the government, industry, and academia to discuss the potential of AI in driving innovation and economic growth.
- February 11 (afternoon): The Prime Minister will host the India-France CEOs forum, which will provide a platform for business leaders from both countries to discuss investment opportunities, trade, and cooperation.
- February 12: PM Modi will visit Marseille, where he will attend a community event and interact with the Indian diaspora. Later in the day, he will visit Cadarache, a research center that is home to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).
- February 12 (evening): The Prime Minister will depart for the United States, where he will meet with US President Donald Trump and engage with business leaders and the Indian diaspora.
The US leg of the visit is expected to focus on strengthening Indo-US ties, promoting trade and investment, and discussing key global issues. Here’s a breakdown of PM Modi’s schedule for the US:
- February 12 (evening): PM Modi will arrive in Washington D.C. and meet with US President Donald Trump for a bilateral meeting.
- February 13 (morning): The Prime Minister will engage with business leaders from the US-India Business Council (USIBC) and the US Chamber of Commerce to discuss trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
- February 13 (afternoon): PM Modi will meet with the Indian diaspora in the US, where he will address a community event and interact with Indian Americans.
- February 13 (evening): The Prime Minister will depart for India, wrapping up his visit to France and the US.
The visit comes at a critical juncture for India, with the country facing challenges on multiple fronts, including the economy, trade, and geopolitics. The Prime Minister’s meetings with French President Macron and US President Trump will provide an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties, promote India’s interests, and address key global issues.
As PM Modi embarks on this important foreign visit, the nation will be watching with keen interest to see what comes out of these high-level meetings and how they will shape India’s future on the global stage.
