Nice, June 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in France. He described the honor bestowed upon him by the community as memorable.
In a post on the social media platform ‘X’, PM Modi wrote, “A memorable welcome from the Indian community in Nice. Even though they are miles away from home, the bond of our community with India remains as strong as ever.”
Upon reaching France, the Prime Minister stated, “I have arrived in Nice. Besides Nice, this visit will include events in Avignon and Paris. Bilateral and multilateral discussions will aim to enhance India’s friendship with key development partners. I look forward to meeting President Macron on Sunday and participating in ‘India Innovates’.”
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned that this visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between India and France in specific sectors. The year 2026 will be celebrated as the ‘Year of Innovation’ between India and France, focusing particularly on innovation.
The Ministry also noted that the ‘India Innovates’ event will showcase India’s innovation ecosystem and provide a platform for startups and innovators to present their cutting-edge solutions and products.
PM Modi will also participate in the G7 summit in France and inaugurate ‘India Innovates 2026’ alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
On June 14, 2026, in Nice, the Prime Minister will inaugurate ‘India Innovates’, an event under the “India-France Year of Innovation,” aimed at connecting emerging Indian startups with global investors and promoting innovations emerging from the country’s higher education institutions.
Following this, PM Modi will embark on a two-day state visit to the Slovak Republic (June 14-15). He remarked, “This will be the first visit by any Indian Prime Minister since independence in 1993. In Bratislava, I will hold discussions with President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico, and meet with prominent figures from Slovakia’s industry. This visit will further accelerate progress towards the India-EU free trade agreement.”
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