Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nice on Saturday (local time), marking the beginning of his visit to France. The trip includes engagements in Evian and Paris, aimed at strengthening India's bilateral and multilateral partnerships.
Key Engagements in France
During the visit, PM Modi is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron and participate in the 'Bharat Innovates' programme. In a post on X, PM Modi stated, 'Landed in Nice. In addition to Nice, this France visit includes programmes in Evian and Paris. There will be bilateral and multilateral engagements, which will be aimed at improving India's friendships with key developmental partners.' He also expressed his anticipation for meeting President Macron and attending the 'Bharat Innovates' event.
Strengthening India-France Cooperation
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that PM Modi's visit to Nice will further strengthen cooperation between India and France across key sectors, with a special focus on innovation. The MEA announced that India and France will jointly celebrate 2026 as the 'Year of Innovation'. The 'Bharat Innovates' event will showcase India's startup ecosystem and provide a platform for innovators to present cutting-edge solutions and products.
Visit Itinerary
At the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi will undertake engagements in Nice from June 13-14, followed by visits to Evian and Paris from June 16-18. On June 14, the Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with President Macron, and the two leaders will jointly inaugurate the 'Bharat Innovates' event, bringing together leading innovation startups and venture capital funds from India, France, and other countries.
