Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Evian, France to attend the G7 Summit.
“Reached Evian, France for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues. India remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet” he wrote on X.
Modi is on a week-long trip to Europe. He first visited Nice in France to jointly inaugurate the Bharat Innovates conclave with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The PM later went to Slovakia, where he held a delegation-level meeting with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico.
Both countries signed several MoUs and agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a “Comprehensive Partnership.”
During the visit, Slovakia also awarded Modi with its highest state honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class).
Earlier today, PM Modi landed in Geneva, where Switzerland’s President Guy Parmelin welcomed him at the airport.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, PM Modi and Parmelin exchanged warm greetings and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties.
“PM Narendra Modi landed in Geneva en route to Evian to participate in the G7 Summit. He was received by President Guy Parmelin of Switzerland. Both leaders exchanged warm greetings and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the India-Switzerland partnership,” Jaiswal said.
PM Modi at Evian G7 Summit
During the Evian G7 Summit, PM Modi will exchange views with the G7 leaders, and those from invited partner countries and international organisations, participating in the summit sessions on Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity; Reviving Balanced, Shared and Sustainable Economic Growth for all; and Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of AI.
He will also hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders on the sidelines of the summit. A meeting between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump is also expected on Wednesday.
After concluding his engagements in Evian, PM Modi will travel to Paris on Thursday for bilateral engagements and to attend the VivaTech Summit, Europe’s largest technology and startup event. According to the MEA, PM Modi is also expected to address members of the Indian community in Paris.
(With inputs from agencies)