French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seventh visit to France underscores the exceptional strength of the India-France partnership. He emphasized that a new chapter is being opened for talent, investment, and concrete solutions benefiting both nations.
Macron's Remarks on Modi's Visit
In a statement, Macron said, "Delighted to welcome my dear friend Narendra Modi. From Nice today to G7 Evian and VivaTech in Paris, this seventh visit reflects the exceptional strength of the France-India partnership. We are opening a new chapter for talent, investment and concrete solutions for our people."
Bharat Innovates 2026 Event
The Ministry of External Affairs noted that Macron and PM Modi visited the startup exhibits at Bharat Innovates 2026 and interacted with India's young innovators, founders, and researchers. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X, "Driving innovation-led growth and global partnerships. PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron visited the startup exhibits at Bharat Innovates 2026 and interacted with India's young innovators, founders and researchers. These incubators and startups will be the growth engines of the future, creating jobs, prosperity and bolstering the knowledge economy. An inspiring moment for the next generation of innovators!"
PM Modi's Insights
PM Modi described the discussions at Bharat Innovates 2026 as "enriching and insightful," highlighting India's growing appeal as a hub for investment and innovation. In a post on X, he said, "The conversations at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice were enriching and insightful. Engaged with investors and venture capital leaders on the immense opportunities India offers across innovation, technology, manufacturing and emerging sectors. India's growth is powered by talent, scale, stability and reform, making it an attractive destination for investment and innovation."
Event Details
This came after PM Modi participated in Bharat Innovates 2026, an event jointly inaugurated with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des Expositions in Nice. The event brought together startups, investors, venture capital firms, industry leaders, and research institutions from India, France, and several other countries to explore collaboration in critical and emerging technologies.
