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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant diplomatic visit, journeying to both France and the United States from February 10 to 14. The visit, which comes at the invitation of President Trump, is expected to strengthen the bond between the two nations and give further direction and momentum to the India-US partnership.
In the United States, Modi's itinerary includes meetings with President Trump and a visit to the Indian community, which numbers 5.4 million, as well as over 350,000 Indian students pursuing higher education in American universities. The visit is anticipated to cover a wide range of topics, including trade, investment, technology, defense cooperation, counterterrorism, Indo-Pacific security, and people-to-people relations.
Before his US visit, Modi will be in France from February 10-12. During this time, he will co-chair the AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron. The leaders will also inaugurate the Consulate General of India in Marseille and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers in World War 1 at a war cemetery.
In addition, the Indian government has officially announced the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) as its partner for visits to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). This collaboration is expected to give further impetus and direction to the India-France bilateral relationship.
Moreover, Modi and Macron will address the India-France CEOs forum during their visit, further emphasizing the importance of economic ties between the two countries. A joint statement is expected to be adopted at the end of the Prime Minister's visit, summarizing the agreements and commitments made during the meetings.
Overall, Modi's visit to the United States will mark the first since the inauguration of US President Donald Trump's second presidential term. The visit is expected to be a significant step forward in the India-US relationship, cementing the bond between the two nations and paving the way for a brighter, more collaborative future.
