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June 18, 2026e-Paper
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Updated – June 19, 2026 12:35 am IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the VivaTech 2026, in Paris, France. (@NarendraModi/Yt via PTI Photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (June 18, 2026) left for New Delhi after concluding his two-nation visit to France and Slovakia during which he attended the G-7 Summit and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders.
Mr. Modi on Thursday asserted that technology can lead to progress only if it is democratised and said AI means “All Inclusive” for India.
Also read | PM Modi arrives in Paris, says India-France partnership vital for global progress
His remarks at a global technology summit come against the backdrop of the U.S. restricting the use of Anthropic’s latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) models for foreign nationals.
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Highlighting India’s growing prowess in the technology space, Mr. Modi said half of the global digital transactions are happening in the country.
“Technology can lead to progress only when it is democratised,” the Prime Minister said at Vivatech 2026. In the last decade, he said, India has been going through a rapid transformation powered by technology.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday posted a farewell video for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Hindi, calling him a dear and added that “France loves you”.
Mr. Macron said, “Priya mitra Narendra, mujhe bahut khushi hai aap ka Nice, Evian aur Paris, daure ke liye swagat karte, France Bharat ki dosti amar rahe (Dear friend Narendra, I feel very happy to welcome you on your trip to Nice, Evian and Paris and I wish the friendship between France and India remains eternal).” “I hope it was correct,” Macron said after delivering the lines in Hindi.
The French President also thanked PM Modi for his visit and described it as “very fruitful”, while expressing hope of meeting him again in February.
“Thank you for your visit. Thank you for our friendship. It was a very fruitful visit. France loves you. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon, in February. Jai Hind.”
-PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday left for New Delhi after concluding his two-nation visit to France and Slovakia during which he attended the G-7 Summit and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders.
“This visit to France has been extensive when it comes to engagement and outcomes. It began in Nice, where the Bharat Innovates programme was held, followed by Evian for G7 and then in Paris, where I addressed VivaTech 2026 and a large community programme, as well as met CEOs,” Mr. Modi said in a social media post.
“I am especially grateful to my friend President Macron, the Government and the people of France for the warmth. The India-France friendship will become even stronger in the times to come,” he added.
-PTI
Addressing the Indian community, PM Narendra Modi says, “When I arrived in Nice on June 14th, the first thing I did was participate in the Bharat Innovates program. Today, as I prepare to return from France, I feel as if I have come to the Bharat Connect program.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (June 18, 2026) asserted that technology can lead to progress only if it is democratised and said AI means “All Inclusive” for India.
His remarks at a global technology summit come against the backdrop of the U.S. restricting the use of Anthropic’s latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) models for foreign nationals.
PM Modi emphasizes that democratizing technology is key for progress, highlighting India's significant role in global digital transactions at Vivatech 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while attending the Vivatech 2026 in Paris, says that “India is going through a rapid transformation powered by technology.”
While speaking at the event, PM Modi says, “Half of global digital transactions happening in India.” He further adds that “India is using technology at a massive scale for financial inclusion, education, telemedicine, agriculture and more.”
Talking about the India and European Union partnership, PM Modi says, “India-EU trade pact will expand bilateral trade and investment.”
-PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Arthur Mensch, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of Mistral AI, in Paris, during his visit.
Mistral AI is a European artificial intelligence (AI) company based in Paris, specialising in frontier-grade large language models (LLMs) and advanced AI infrastructure.
-ANI
In Paris, PM Modi is set to attend the VivaTech Summit, Europe’s largest technology and startup event, where he is expected to highlight India’s growing innovation ecosystem and technological advancements.
The Prime Minister is also scheduled to address members of the Indian community during a special diaspora event.
PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (June 18, 2026) shared highlights of his productive visit to Evian, where the leaders exchanged perspectives on key issues.PM Modi said in a post on X, “Sharing highlights from a productive G7 Summit in Evian, where world leaders came together and exchanged perspectives on key issues and challenges our planet faces.”
Prme Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Wednesday local time from the French commune of Evian-Les-Bains, where he attended the G7 Summit, to which India was invited as a guest country.
“…I am proud of their efforts to bring India and France closer together,” Mr. Modi said in a social media post.
“The India-France partnership is essential to the progress of our planet,” he said.
-PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris and received a warm welcome from members of the Indian diaspora, as he underscored the importance of the India-France partnership for global progress.
The Prime Pinister arrived in Paris on Wednesday local time from the French commune of Evian-Les-Bains, where he attended the G7 Summit, to which India was invited as a guest country.
Paris marks the final leg of Modi’s two-nation tour to France and Slovakia.
“I arrived in Paris just a short while ago, where I was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora. I am proud of their efforts to bring India and France closer together,” Mr. Modi said in a social media post.
-PTI
Published – June 18, 2026 08:54 am IST
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