Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic visit to France was anchored by the India-France Year of Innovation 2026. It featured the joint inauguration of the Bharat Innovates showcase in Nice for over 120 Indian deep-tech startups and a keynote address promoting human-centric Artificial Intelligence at the VivaTech 2026 summit in Paris.
The maiden edition of Bharat Innovates was jointly inaugurated by PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. The event provided a massive global showcase and investor-networking launchpad for over 120 Indian deep-tech startups spanning AI, semiconductors, and biotechnology.
Amidst his participation at VivaTech 2026 in Paris where India served as the Country of Focus, PM Modi championed a human-centric approach to Artificial Intelligence and highlighted how digital public infrastructure improves grassroots lives.
The visit propelled ongoing efforts within the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, with both nations laying out ambitious five-year plans aimed at significantly boosting bilateral trade and tech collaborations
The warm and cinematic dynamic between PM Modi and President Macron made major headlines.
Their close bond was showcased on the global stage, further cementing the Special Global Strategic Partnership between India and France.
News Edit KV Raman