In the video posted on X, PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron were seen interacting with Indian diaspora who were excited to meet the two leaders.
In a significant decision concerning civil nuclear energy cooperation, India and France have concluded a declaration of intent on collaboration in co-designing, co-developing and co-producing small modular reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs).
The leaders were welcomed by the Director General, ITER. This was the first visit by any Head of State or Head of Government to ITER - one of the most ambitious fusion energy projects in the world today.
The joint statement released at the conclusion of PM Modi's visit to France said the two leaders reiterated their call for reformed and effective multilateralism to sustain an equitable and peaceful international order
India and France, recalling the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of digital technologies, and in view of the upcoming India-France Year of Innovation in 2026 said they will take part in the development of this emerging technology, and commit to ensure its posit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with President of France Emmanuel Macron in which they reviewed the progress in the areas of defence, space, civil nuclear corporation, health and people to people corporation.
PM Modi recounted how during the First World War, Marseille was an important base for Indian troops. This city has a close link with Veer Savarkar as well.