Mon Nov 18 23:11:42 UTC 2024: **Modi and Macron Pledge Continued Cooperation at G20 Summit**
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration between India and France in key sectors. Specific areas highlighted for increased cooperation included space exploration, energy, and artificial intelligence (AI).
PM Modi praised France’s successful hosting of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics earlier this year. He stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the meeting focused on maintaining close ties in futuristic areas, and also enhancing people-to-people connections between the two nations. Photos of the meeting were also shared on the platform.
This meeting follows PM Modi’s engagements with several other world leaders at the G20 summit, including those from the U.S., Italy, Indonesia, Norway, Portugal, Brazil, Singapore, and Spain. While details of some meetings, such as a brief interaction with U.S. President Joe Biden, were not immediately released, the focus on strengthening international partnerships remains a key theme of PM Modi’s G20 attendance.
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