Prime Minister Narendra Modi Receives Warm Welcome in Paris as India-France Partnership Takes Centre Stage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on June 17, 2026, for the final leg of his France and Slovakia tour and received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora. He is scheduled to attend VivaTech 2026 with French President Emmanuel Macron, showcasing the growing India-France partnership and strengthening cooperation between Indian and European innovation ecosystems.
During his stay in Paris, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to attend VivaTech 2026 alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and interact with members of the Indian community. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, VivaTech is Europe’s premier technology and innovation event, and India will host the largest national pavilion at this year’s edition. The strong presence reflects the growing potential for cooperation between the Indian and European innovation ecosystems.
Before departing for Paris, Prime Minister Modi described his engagements at the G7 Summit as productive, stating that he had the opportunity to present India’s perspectives and initiatives on several key areas of governance and policy-making.
The Paris visit underlines the expanding strategic and technological partnership between India and France and highlights New Delhi’s increasing engagement with Europe in areas of innovation, governance, and international cooperation.

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