From Bharat Innovates to Viva Tech, our start-ups are forging many new partnerships: PM Modi in Paris, France
June 18th, 06:15 pm
As India and France are celebrating 2026 as the Year of Innovation, PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron participated in VivaTech 2026 in Paris. Addressing a gathering, PM Modi highlighted India’s vision for a human-centric AI and noted that technology had enabled transformative changes in India. Both leaders interacted with Indian start-ups and innovators displaying frontier technologies and practical solutions for industry, healthcare, sustainability and mobility.Prime Minister participates in Vivatech 2026
June 18th, 06:00 pm
As India and France are celebrating 2026 as the Year of Innovation, PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron participated in VivaTech 2026 in Paris. Addressing a gathering, PM Modi highlighted India’s vision for a human-centric AI and noted that technology had enabled transformative changes in India. Both leaders interacted with Indian start-ups and innovators displaying frontier technologies and practical solutions for industry, healthcare, sustainability and mobility.PM Modi’s meeting with President of the European Council, and President of the European Commission on the sidelines of the G7 Summit
June 17th, 06:43 pm
PM Modi met European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. The leaders welcomed the conclusion of India-EU FTA negotiations and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Joint India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, strengthening trade, investment and strategic cooperation.Prime Minister’s meeting with Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on the sidelines of G7 Summit, Evian
June 17th, 05:34 pm
On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, PM Modi met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and reviewed progress in the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. As India and Germany celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in trade, investment, defence, technology, innovation, education and sustainable development.Prime Minister holds official talks with President of France
June 14th, 08:37 pm
PM Modi held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice, reviewing progress under the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership. The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space, AI, innovation, trade and critical minerals, while adopting an Innovation Roadmap 2030 and setting up a high-level mechanism to double bilateral trade within five years. They also discussed talent mobility, education, supply chain resilience and global developments.PM Modi’s departure statement ahead of his visit to France and Slovak Republic
June 13th, 10:03 am
At the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron and Slovak Republic PM Robert Fico, PM Modi will visit France and Slovakia from 13 to 18 June 2026. In the first leg of his visit to France, PM Modi will hold discussions with President Macron and jointly inaugurate the 'Bharat Innovates' event. In Bratislava, Slovakia, he will hold discussions with President Pellegrini and PM Fico. Later again in France, he will participate in the G7 Summit and VivaTech 2026.Joint Statement on the State Visit of the President of the Republic of Cyprus
May 22nd, 09:31 pm
At the invitation of PM Modi, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is on a State Visit to India, during which they held discussions on a wide range of issues. The two leaders agreed to elevate the bilateral Comprehensive Partnership to a Strategic Partnership and welcomed the significant progress made in the implementation of the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-2029. President Christodoulides congratulated PM Modi on the successful hosting of the AI Impact Summit 2026.The friendship between India and Cyprus is both strong and future-oriented: PM Modi at the India-Cyprus Joint Press Meet
May 22nd, 01:00 pm
At the India-Cyprus Joint Press Meet, PM Modi lauded the friendship between India and Cyprus. Highlighting that investment from Cyprus into India has nearly doubled over the last decade, he set a target of doubling it again over the next five years. As India-Cyprus relations have now been elevated to a Strategic Partnership, the PM noted that this would give bilateral ties new ambition and greater momentum.India-Italy Joint Declaration
May 20th, 10:28 pm
At the invitation of Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, PM Modi paid an official visit to Italy on 19-20 May 2026. The two leaders decided to elevate India-Italy relations to the level of a Special Strategic Partnership. They reaffirmed their commitment to further expand cooperation across all sectors and continue close high-level consultations on key global and regional developments. PM Modi invited PM Meloni to visit India at a mutually convenient time.Prime Minister meets with Prime Minister of Italy
May 20th, 07:21 pm
PM Modi held discussions with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and decided to elevate the India-Italy Strategic Partnership to the level of Special Strategic Partnership. Both leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral cooperation across all domains of the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029. They also agreed to celebrate 2027 as the Year of Culture and Tourism between India and Italy”.“Design and Develop in India and Italy, and Deliver for the World”: PM Modi at the India-Italy Joint Press Meet
May 20th, 05:00 pm
Addressing the joint press meet with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome, PM Modi announced the elevation of India-Italy ties to a Special Strategic Partnership. He highlighted cooperation across trade, technology, innovation, defence, connectivity and culture, while noting that both countries are working together in areas such as AI, quantum, space, startups, shipping and blue economy. The PM also said that India and Italy share a common view that terrorism is a serious challenge for humanity.Prime Minister’s meeting with Prime Minister of Finland on the margins of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit
May 19th, 06:42 pm
PM Modi met with Finland PM Petteri Orpo on the sidelines of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo and held discussions. The two leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration between industry, research institutions and academia. They also welcomed the steady growth in bilateral trade in goods and services and reaffirmed their commitment to doubling existing bilateral trade by 2030.‘No compromise, no double standards on terrorism’: PM Modi at Nordic Summit
May 19th, 04:25 pm
Attending the joint press meet with Nordic leaders, PM Modi highlighted the growing India-Nordic partnership across trade, investment, green technology and innovation. He said both sides decided to shape India-Nordic ties into a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership and underlined a shared resolve against terrorism, with a clear message of “No compromise. No double standards.India-Europe partnership can deliver world-class outcomes: PM Modi at the European Round Table for the Industry
May 18th, 05:00 am
PM Modi addressed the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Gothenburg, Sweden, saying that the India-EU FTA could create new opportunities. He reiterated India’s vision of Design for India, Make in India and Export from India and invited European companies to deepen their engagement with India as a trusted and reliable economic partner. He concluded by suggesting that the India-Europe CEO Roundtable be held annually.PM Modi, Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson, European Commission President attend joint press meet
May 17th, 11:43 pm
At the India-Sweden-EU Joint Press Meet, PM Modi said that India-Sweden relations had been elevated to the level of a Strategic Partnership. He noted that by bringing together Sweden’s technology and India’s scale, climate solutions benefiting the whole world could be created. Welcoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the PM said that through shared efforts, India-Sweden and India-Europe partnerships will continue to move forward.India-Netherlands Joint Statement on the visit of Prime Minister of India to Netherlands
May 17th, 03:45 am
At the invitation of Netherlands PM Rob Jetten, PM Modi paid an official visit to the Netherlands. They held discussions and expressed their desire to further expand and deepen the multifaceted relationship between the two countries. Noting with satisfaction the progress achieved in recent years, they elevated bilateral ties to a 'Strategic Partnership' and welcomed the adoption of a Strategic Partnership Roadmap.Prime Minister holds official talks with Prime Minister of Netherlands
May 17th, 02:35 am
PM Modi held official talks with Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten in The Hague, where both leaders decided to elevate India-Netherlands ties to a Strategic Partnership and adopt a roadmap to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, defence, technology, renewable energy and education. The leaders also discussed expanding collaboration in semiconductors, AI, healthcare and innovation while reaffirming stronger people-to-people and economic ties.Prime Minister addresses the European Round Table for Industry (ERT)
May 17th, 12:12 am
PM Modi addressed the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Gothenburg, Sweden, saying that the India-EU FTA could create new opportunities. He reiterated India’s vision of Design for India, Make in India and Export from India and invited European companies to deepen their engagement with India as a trusted and reliable economic partner. He concluded by suggesting that the India-Europe CEO Roundtable be held annually.We should combine the Netherlands’ expertise and India’s speed and scale in every field: PM Modi
May 16th, 11:58 pm
During delegation-level talks with Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten, PM Modi highlighted the growing momentum in India-Netherlands relations and said both countries should combine the Netherlands’ expertise with India’s speed and scale across sectors. He also underlined cooperation in innovation, investment, sustainability and defence while announcing the elevation of ties to a Strategic Partnership.The future of India-Netherlands partnership is brighter than ever before: PM Modi in Netherlands
May 16th, 10:00 pm
Speaking at the CEO Roundtable in the Netherlands, PM Modi said India’s rapid growth, skilled talent pool and reform-driven economy are creating new opportunities for global businesses. He also highlighted plans to strengthen India-Netherlands cooperation through technology, investment and strategic partnerships.