Upon his arrival in the French capital, Prime Minister Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community gathered at his hotel. Enthusiastic supporters greeted the Prime Minister with cheers and expressions of support as he began his engagements in Paris.

"Reached Paris a short while ago to a warm welcome by the Indian diaspora. I am proud of their efforts in bringing India and France closer. The India-France partnership is vital for the progress of our planet," PM Modi posted on X.

The Prime Minister's visit comes after his participation in the G7 Summit in Evian, where he held a series of meetings and discussions on key global issues, including governance, artificial intelligence (AI) and cooperation with the Global South.

In Paris, PM Modi is set to attend the VivaTech Summit, Europe's largest technology and startup event, where he is expected to highlight India's growing innovation ecosystem and technological advancements. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to address members of the Indian community during a special diaspora event.

Upon his arrival, a member of the Indian diaspora said, "I hope to see the Prime Minister tomorrow as well for the AI Viva Tech summit and also work with India and France for AI projects"