Nice, June 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited Villa Kerlios in Nice, France, on Sunday. The two leaders were seen engaging in light conversation as they toured the villa.
Earlier, PM Modi and President Macron inaugurated the ‘India Innovates 2026’ event in Nice. During the opening ceremony, PM Modi emphasized that the pace of reforms in India will continue unabated. He highlighted the country’s readiness for growth, particularly in its startup ecosystem, and invited innovators worldwide to collaborate with India in creating technological solutions for global challenges.
He stated, “The number of startups in India will keep increasing as the country is committed to development driven by reforms and innovation. Over the past 12 years, India has built a robust innovation system, emerging as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.”
The Prime Minister added, “In the last 11-12 years, India has established a strong ecosystem for innovation. From patent filings to incubation networks, and from Startup India to supportive policies, this entire journey has progressed in mission mode.”
President Macron expressed that PM Modi’s presence at the ‘India Innovates’ event is a significant honor for France. He congratulated PM Modi on completing 12 years as India’s leader and praised his role in strengthening the ties between the two nations.
Before the event, PM Modi engaged with select investors and venture capital leaders from India, France, and other countries. Later, he will hold bilateral talks with President Macron, during which both leaders will review the full spectrum of their bilateral relations.
PM Modi arrived in Nice on Saturday for an official visit at President Macron’s invitation. He was welcomed at the airport by France’s Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Space, Philippe Baptiste; the Secretary-General of Alpes-Maritimes Prefecture, Patrick Amoussou-Adébal; India’s Ambassador to France, Thierry Mathou; and Nice’s Mayor, Eric Ciotti.
India’s Ambassador to France, Sanjeev Singla, was also present to welcome PM Modi at the airport.
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