PM Modi to attend G7 Summit in France, visit Slovakia in historic trip
New Delhi, June 9
At the invitation of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an official visit to France from June 13-14, and June 16-18, as well as to Slovakia from June 14-16, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.
During the first leg of the visit, the Prime Minister will visit Nice for a bilateral meeting with President Macron on June 14. Both leaders will review the full spectrum of India-France bilateral relations, which were elevated to the level of a Special Global Strategic Partnership earlier this year. In Nice, the two leaders will also jointly inaugurate the "Bharat Innovates" event, which will bring together leading innovation startups and venture capital funds from India, France, and other countries. The initiative, being held during the India-France Year of Innovation, aims to further strengthen the innovation partnership between the two nations.
In the second leg, at the invitation of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, PM Narendra Modi will undertake a State Visit to the Slovak Republic from June 14-16. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the country's independence in 1993. The visit follows President Droupadi Murmu's state visit to Slovakia in April 2025 and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini's visit to India for the AI Impact Summit in February 2026.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and explore new avenues of cooperation. He will also meet President Peter Pellegrini. The visit is expected to reaffirm India's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Slovakia across sectors including trade, investment, automobile manufacturing and railway cooperation, the statement read.
In the third leg, Prime Minister Modi will participate in the G7 Summit in Evian, France, scheduled for June 16-17. During the summit, he will exchange views with G7 leaders and invited partner countries and international organisations, participating in the summit sessions on - Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity; Reviving Balanced, Shared and Sustainable Economic Growth for all; and Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
On the sidelines of the summit, the Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders.
On the final leg of the visit, Prime Minister will visit Paris on 18 June 2026 for further bilateral engagements, and to attend the VivaTech Summit, Europe's largest technology and startup event. Prime Minister is also expected to address the members of the Indian community in Paris.
Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Europe will further deepen India's partnership with France, Slovakia, and the G7. Prime Minister's presence at the G7 reflects India's standing as a leading voice of the Global South and a key partner in addressing global challenges. Prime Minister's participation in both Bharat Innovates and the Vivatech Summit will spotlight India as a global hub for innovation, digital transformation and entrepreneurship, and is expected to catalyse new partnerships between Indian, French and European technology ecosystems.
The visit will also reaffirm India's commitment towards advancing its broader strategic partnership with the European Union, as per the statement.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Nice to see the PM making time for Slovakia too, a country we often overlook. First PM visit ever since 1993 – that's a big deal for our Eastern European ties. Trade in automobiles and railways could really benefit both sides. Hope the meetings are productive.
"Bharat Innovates" event sounds promising but I hope it's not just a photo op. We need real startup partnerships, not just announcements that fade away. Nevertheless, PM's presence at VivaTech is a good signal for Indian entrepreneurs looking for global investors.
I'm an expat living in Delhi and I think this tour is a masterstroke. The G7 is finally recognizing the Global South's importance, and India is the natural leader. Also, Modi's focus on AI and digital transformation is exactly what we need – he talks the talk and walks the walk.
Love the global outreach but I wish the government also focused on domestic issues like inflation and unemployment. Foreign trips are fine, but people here are struggling. Hope the tech collaborations translate into actual jobs in India.
Attending G7 and VivaTech back-to-back shows how versatile India's foreign policy is becoming. From strategic partnerships to tech innovation, we are covering all bases. And the diaspora event in Paris will surely be a hit – NRIs love Modi's energy!
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