PARIS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Marseille with French President Emmanuel Macron after delivering the inaugural tackle of the AI Motion Summit in Paris and mentioned that the opening up of an Indian consulate right here will additional strengthen the connection between India and France in addition to the deep join between the individuals of the 2 nations.
In a publish on social media platform X, PM Modi mentioned, “President Macron and I reached Marseille a short time in the past. This go to will witness necessary programmes geared toward additional connecting India and France. The Indian consulate which is being inaugurated will deepen people-to-people linkages. I may also pay homage to the Indian troopers martyred within the First and Second World Wars.”
PM Modi arrived in Marseille and can inaugurate the brand new Consulate Common of India alongside French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday. The leaders may also go to the Mazargues Struggle Cemetery to pay tribute to the Indian troopers who misplaced their lives within the World Wars. Moreover, they’re set to tour the Worldwide Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) challenge, a world nuclear fusion initiative, in Cadarache.
Earlier, on Tuesday night, PM Modi landed in Marseille together with French President Macron after they co-chaired the AI Motion Summit earlier within the day. PM Modi additionally thanked the individuals of Marseille for the position they performed in Veer Savarkar’s escape throughout colonial rule. He posted on X, “In India’s quest for freedom, this metropolis holds particular significance. It was right here that the nice Veer Savarkar tried a brave escape. I additionally wish to thank the individuals of Marseille and the French activists of that point who demanded that he not be handed over to British custody. The bravery of Veer Savarkar continues to encourage generations!.”
In his tackle, PM Modi known as for funding in skilling and reskilling individuals for a synthetic intelligence (AI)-driven future. He additionally asserted that governance is about guaranteeing entry to everybody, particularly within the World South. France confirmed that India shall be internet hosting the subsequent AI summit after PM Modi expressed curiosity. India additionally assured France of full help for its initiatives on AI.
The Prime Minister additionally spoke on the India-France CEOS Discussion board in Paris the place he inspired partnerships between companies within the two nations. Highlighting progress in manufacturing, infrastructure, and manufacturing throughout a number of fields, Modi known as for companies to affix the Indian market because the nation labored in direction of the aim of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.
