PM’s Europe Visit Begins in Nice, with tech and bilateral ties in focus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nice on Saturday evening, marking the beginning of a six-day tour of France and Slovakia. The visit focuses on Bharat Innovates 2026, a tech summit with French President Emmanuel Macron, where they will discuss cooperation in research, investment, and technology transfer. The trip also includes bilateral meetings between India and France, potentially addressing the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Modi will continue his tour to Slovakia and then travel to Évian-les-Bains for the G7 Summit before concluding with a tech event in Paris.