PM Modi's Strategic Visit to France in February 2025: Strengthening Bilateral Ties
| Topic | Details |
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| Why in News? | PM Narendra Modi visited France in February 2025, co-chaired the AI Action Summit, inaugurated the Indian Consulate in Marseille, paid tribute at Mazargues War Cemetery, visited the ITER fusion project, signed a nuclear cooperation agreement, and attended the India-France CEOs Forum. |
| AI Action Summit | Co-chaired by PM Modi and President Macron; focused on ethical AI, open-source systems, and digital inclusivity. |
| Indian Consulate in Marseille | First Indian consulate in Marseille; inaugurated by PM Modi and President Macron. |
| Mazargues War Cemetery Tribute | PM Modi and Macron paid homage to Indian soldiers who fought in World Wars. |
| ITER Fusion Project Visit | Located in Cadarache, France; India is a key partner in nuclear fusion research. |
| Nuclear Cooperation Agreement | India and France signed a declaration on small modular reactors for sustainable nuclear energy. |
| India-France CEOs Forum | Discussed business collaborations in defense, civil nuclear energy, aerospace, and infrastructure. |