Modi, Macron meet in Nice, inaugurate 'Bharat Innovates' conclave

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Nice, France, marking a significant engagement during Modi's visit to the country. The leaders jointly inaugurated the 'Bharat Innovates 2026' conclave, a testament to the deepening technological and innovative ties between India and France.

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Nice to have met you in Nice. A productive first leg indeed. The India-France partnership will keep scaling new heights. See you in Evian and Paris.

Following the event, the two leaders engaged in a warm exchange on the social media platform X. President Macron shared a selfie with Prime Minister Modi, captioning it "Nice!" Modi responded with enthusiasm, calling the meeting "productive" and expressing his eagerness for upcoming discussions in Evian and Paris. He highlighted the strength of the India-France partnership, stating it would "keep scaling new heights."

Modi also referred to Macron as his "friend," emphasizing the close bilateral relationship. He noted that the partnership is driven by a "shared vision" and "shared interest," encompassing "connection," "conviction," "innovation," "inspiration," and "shared values." This collaboration is particularly focused on advancements in technology and innovation.

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I’m grateful to my friend, President Macron for taking part in ‘Bharat Innovates.’ He shared valuable points during his speech earlier today. India and France will keep working closely when it comes to tech and innovation.

The meeting in Nice serves as a prelude to Modi's participation in the G7 Summit, also being held in France. At the summit, he is expected to engage with various global leaders, including U.S. President Trump, further underscoring India's active role in international diplomacy.

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There are some relations which are driven by shared vision, along with shared interest. The relation between France and India is like that. In this relation, there is connection as well as conviction. In this relation, there is innovation and inspiration. In this relation, there is shared values and shared vision.