French President Emmanuel Macron praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’ event in Nice, France, for becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister post-independence. Macron expressed pride in Modi’s presence at the event, highlighting his dedication and India’s strength. Modi, in turn, emphasized India’s expanding innovation ecosystem, focusing on global challenges through technology and entrepreneurship.
India’s innovation landscape is evolving rapidly, with a shift towards being a contributor rather than a consumer of solutions, according to Prime Minister Modi. He stressed the country’s commitment to sustainable innovation benefiting both its citizens and the global community. Modi, jointly inaugurating the event with Macron, emphasized India’s speed, scale, and sustainability in innovation for a better future globally.
Highlighting India’s technological priorities, PM Modi underscored a human-centric approach to innovation, rooted in the country’s cultural ethos. He emphasized that innovation is intrinsic to India’s identity and thinking process. Modi also lauded the strong partnership between India and France, built on shared values, trust, and common interests.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Nice, France, marked the beginning of his two-nation tour, with the inauguration of “Bharat Innovate 2026” alongside President Macron. He is set to attend the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on June 16-17, following an invitation from President Macron.
