Modi Meets Top CEOs in Paris, Highlights Opportunities in India
Paris — Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with several top CEOs and business leaders in Paris on Thursday, highlighting opportunities in India’s expanding innovation, artificial intelligence and manufacturing ecosystem.
The meetings took place after Modi concluded a series of engagements at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. He later arrived in Paris, where he was welcomed by members of the Indian diaspora.
Modi met Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI, and discussed India’s growing artificial intelligence ecosystem, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
“PM Modi met Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI. PM highlighted the opportunities in India’s growing AI ecosystem. Mr @arthurmensch expressed Mistral AI’s strong interest in collaborating with India and partnering with Indian companies to drive innovation and expand AI capabilities,” Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, wrote on X.
Modi also met Martin Sion, CEO of Alstom, with discussions focused on mobility and railway modernization.
“PM Modi noted Alstom’s significant investments and manufacturing presence in India, which are contributing to job creation and the growth of India’s rail sector. Mr Sion shared Alstom’s plans for further expansion and investments in India,” Jaiswal said.
The Prime Minister also held talks with Benoit Bazin, chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain, focusing on opportunities in the materials and construction sectors, particularly sustainability.
“PM Modi noted Saint-Gobain’s strong presence and investments in India, which are creating opportunities for Indian youth. Mr Bazin shared Saint-Gobain’s plans for further investments and expansion in India,” the MEA spokesperson said.
Earlier in the day, Modi said the India-France partnership was important for global progress.
“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,” Modi wrote on X.
Modi’s Paris schedule includes an address at VivaTech 2026, one of Europe’s largest technology and innovation conferences, and an interaction with the Indian diaspora at a community event.
His participation at VivaTech 2026 is expected to highlight India’s growing digital economy and innovation ecosystem, while the diaspora event will focus on the role of overseas Indians in strengthening India-France ties. (Source: IANS)
