French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India from February 17 to 19
India Today
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from February 17–19 to hold talks with PM Narendra Modi, strengthening the India–France partnership under the Horizon 2047 roadmap.
Emmanuel Macron will pay an official visit to India from February 17 to February 19 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday.
During the three-day visit, Macron will hold wide-ranging talks with Modi to further strengthen bilateral cooperation under the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, which outlines the long-term vision for the India–France Strategic Partnership. The MEA said the discussions will cover a broad spectrum of areas.
As part of the visit, Macron will participate in the AI Impact Summit in the national capital. The summit marks the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South and underscores the importance both countries attach to cooperation in emerging and critical technologies, including artificial intelligence. The India AI Impact Summit will be held from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Designed as a five-day programme covering policy, research, industry and public engagement, the summit is anchored on three foundational pillars, or “Sutras”: People, Planet and Progress. It is expected to bring together global leaders, policymakers, technology companies, innovators and experts to deliberate on AI’s role in governance, innovation and sustainable development.
Alongside the summit, the India AI Impact Expo, spread across over 70,000 square metres, is expected to feature more than 300 exhibitors from 30 countries across 10 thematic pavilions, showcasing the transition of AI from research and pilot projects to large-scale deployment.
The MEA said the summit builds on India’s development-focused approach to artificial intelligence, aligns with the IndiaAI Mission and the Digital India Initiative, and emphasises translating global AI discussions into practical, people-centric outcomes.
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