Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Alstom Chief Executive Officer Martin Sion in Paris on Wednesday, June 18, 2026, as part of his visit to France. The meeting aimed to strengthen economic ties between India and France.
Arrival in Paris
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Paris from the G7 Summit held in Evian, marking the final phase of his French visit. He was warmly welcomed by members of the local Indian community at the airport.
Expressing his gratitude, PM Modi posted on X: "Reached Paris a short while ago to a warm welcome by the Indian diaspora. I am proud of their efforts in bringing India and France closer. The India-France partnership is vital for the progress of our planet."
VivaTech Summit Address
During his stay in Paris, the Prime Minister delivered a keynote speech at the VivaTech Summit, Europe's largest technology and start-up convention. He highlighted India's focus on building ethical and human-centric technological frameworks.
PM Modi urged global leaders to adopt non-exclusive models to ensure that advancements in new-age technology empower the Global South. He also participated in a dedicated AI panel, detailing India's approach to technology governance.
Engagement with Indian Diaspora
The Prime Minister also interacted with non-resident Indians during a dedicated community reception. He praised their efforts in fostering closer ties between India and France.
G7 Summit Outcomes
Before arriving in Paris, PM Modi attended the G7 Summit in Evian, where he held dialogues with international heads of state on pressing global matters. These included governance models, artificial intelligence frameworks, and strategic alliances with developing economies.
Terming the summit deliberations as highly fruitful, he stated on X: "Had a productive round of meetings and interactions at the G7 Summit in Evian. I had the opportunity to put forward India's views and efforts on key areas of governance and policy-making. Also had the opportunity to put forward the need to work closely with the Global South as far as global prosperity is concerned."
Outreach Session Address
At the Outreach Session titled "Reviving a Balanced, Shared and Sustainable Economic Growth for All," PM Modi presented India's core governance blueprint of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas." He illustrated how India's ongoing economic transformation is rooted in democratic principles, widespread scale, and total social inclusion.
This visit underscores the deepening strategic partnership between India and France, spanning technology, economy, and global governance.
