Context: AI Action Summit:
- Modi co-chaired the AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron.
- Focus areas: innovation, AI governance, future of work, and public interest.
- India represents the Global South in AI discussions.
- Part of a global AI dialogue following the UK (2023) and South Korea (2024) summits.
Relevance :GS 2(International Relations), GS 3(Technology)
Bilateral Engagements with France:
- Economic Cooperation: Interaction with the India-France CEOs Forum.
- Strategic Partnership: Reviewing the 2047 Horizon Roadmap for India-France ties.
- New Indian Consulate: To be opened in Marseille, strengthening diplomatic outreach.
Nuclear & Energy Collaboration:
- Visit to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project.
- ITER is a major global initiative for nuclear energy research.
Tribute to Indian Soldiers:
- Modi to visit Mazargues War Cemetery to honor Indian soldiers who died in World War I & II.
Geopolitical & Strategic Significance
- AI & Digital Cooperation: Strengthening India’s position in global AI governance.
- Strengthening Ties with the West: Engagements in France & the U.S. boost India’s global influence.
- Economic & Technological Advancements: Collaboration in nuclear research, AI, and industrial sectors.
Next Stop: United States
- Modi will visit Washington, D.C. after France.
- Plans to meet Donald Trump to strengthen India-U.S. ties in diverse sectors.
- Emphasis on continuity in India-U.S. relations from Trump’s first term.
