
Wed Feb 12 01:25:05 UTC 2025: ## Google CEO and PM Modi Discuss AI’s Potential for India’s Digital Transformation
**Paris, France** – Google CEO Sundar Pichai met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Paris on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit, expressing enthusiasm about artificial intelligence’s potential to boost India’s growth. Pichai emphasized the opportunities for close collaboration between Google and India to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. He tweeted about the meeting, highlighting the discussions on AI’s potential and collaborative efforts for India’s digital advancement.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi addressed the India-France CEOs Forum, emphasizing its role in strengthening economic ties and promoting innovation between the two nations. He lauded the collaborative spirit of business leaders from both countries, stating that their efforts will drive growth and investment. Modi highlighted the deep trust and shared values between India and France, describing their relationship as extending beyond bilateral concerns to encompass global problem-solving.
The AI Action Summit, co-chaired by PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, concluded with a high-level segment attended by global leaders. The summit underscored the strengthening technological and innovative partnership between India and France.