Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of meetings with leading French business executives in Paris to strengthen economic cooperation between India and France. The discussions focused on expanding collaboration across technology, innovation, manufacturing, investment and emerging sectors.
During his visit, the Prime Minister engaged with prominent leaders from the French corporate sector to explore new opportunities for business partnerships and long-term economic engagement. The meetings are expected to encourage greater French investment in India and deepen cooperation in strategic sectors.
India and France have steadily expanded their partnership in areas such as technology, defence, clean energy and innovation. The latest discussions aim to further strengthen economic ties and create new opportunities for businesses in both countries.
A key highlight of the visit is Prime Minister Modi’s participation in VivaTech 2026, Europe’s largest technology and startup event. He is scheduled to attend the summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
At the event, PM Modi is expected to deliver a keynote address highlighting India’s growing digital economy, technological advancements and thriving startup ecosystem. The speech is likely to showcase India’s innovation-driven growth and its role as a global technology hub.
Earlier, the Prime Minister also addressed the Outreach Session on “Reviving a Balanced, Shared and Sustainable Economic Growth for All” at the G7 Summit in France. He emphasised that economic growth should focus not only on GDP and trade figures but also on improving the well-being and inclusion of people.
Highlighting India’s development model, PM Modi referred to the principles of “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas” and stressed the importance of international cooperation to support developing nations.
He also underlined the significance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and proposed the creation of an International Mobilisation Partnership for Accelerating Connectivity and Trade (IMPACT) to strengthen global connectivity, trade and investment.
Conclusion
Prime Minister Modi’s engagements in France reflect India’s efforts to attract investment, strengthen international partnerships and position itself as a major global economic and technology powerhouse.
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