PM Modi Concludes US-France Visit, Strengthens India’s Global Partnerships
New Delhi, February 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to India after a high-profile visit to France and the United States, where he held important meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump. His visit focused on strengthening India’s global partnerships in trade, defense, technology, and energy.
Modi’s trip to the US was particularly significant as he was one of the first world leaders to meet President Trump after his second-term inauguration on January 20, 2025.
India-US Strategic Partnership Strengthened
PM Modi’s meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House was a major moment in India-US relations. The two leaders shared a warm handshake, showing the strong friendship between the two nations.
🔹 Trump praised the strong bond between India and the US, calling it a partnership built on trust and shared values.
🔹 Modi expressed confidence that India-US relations would grow stronger and highlighted his historic third-term election victory, showing the Indian people’s trust in his leadership.
Key Discussions at the White House
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri shared details of the four-hour-long talks, covering:
✅ Defense & Security: Expanding military cooperation for regional stability.
✅ Trade & Investment: Working towards a new India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
✅ Technology & AI: Strengthening semiconductor manufacturing and AI research.
✅ Energy Security: Increasing collaboration in nuclear and renewable energy.
✅ Cultural & Educational Ties: Boosting student exchanges and people-to-people ties.
During his visit, PM Modi also met Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, focusing on technology and business cooperation.
India-France Relations: AI and Energy Take Center Stage
Before visiting the US, PM Modi spent three days in France (February 10-12), where he:
🔹 Co-chaired the AI Action Summit, discussing advancements in artificial intelligence, trade, and clean energy.
🔹 Visited the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) in Marseille, where India is a key partner in nuclear fusion research.
🔹 Inaugurated the Indian Consulate in Marseille with President Macron, marking a new milestone in India-France relations.
Macron personally bid farewell to Modi at the airport, highlighting the strong personal connection between the two leaders.
Industry Leaders Welcome Modi’s Diplomatic Efforts
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) praised the visit, stating:
✅ Stronger Defense Ties: More technology transfers and joint military production with the US.
✅ Energy Collaboration: Supporting India’s goal of 100 GW nuclear power by 2047.
✅ Trade Boost: The India-US BTA aims to remove trade barriers, creating new business opportunities.
✅ $500 Billion Trade Target: India and the US aim to double trade by 2030.
✅ AI & Semiconductor Growth: Strengthening India’s role as a global technology hub.
A New Era for India on the Global Stage
PM Modi’s back-to-back diplomatic meetings in the US and France show India’s rising global influence. His discussions with Trump and Macron have positioned India as a key player in trade, defense, AI, and clean energy.
With stronger international cooperation, Modi’s visit is expected to boost economic growth, create jobs, and elevate India’s global standing in the coming years.
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