
Wed Feb 12 14:24:49 UTC 2025: ## Modi Concludes France Visit with Marseille Tribute and Consulate Opening
**MARSEILLE, FRANCE** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a three-day visit to France today, paying his respects to soldiers who perished in World Wars I and II at the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille. The visit followed a busy schedule that included co-chairing the AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday.
In addition to the poignant ceremony at the war cemetery, PM Modi inaugurated the new Indian Consulate in Marseille, strengthening India’s diplomatic presence in the region. His itinerary also included a planned visit to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project, a significant international collaboration in nuclear fusion research. The visit underscores the growing strategic partnership between India and France across various sectors.