During his time in Paris for the AI Action Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a key meeting with US Vice President JD Vance on the sidelines of a dinner for world leaders. This interaction marked PM Modi’s first meeting with a member of the Trump administration before his upcoming visit to Washington.

Both leaders were seen shaking hands warmly in a video that circulated on social media. This meeting is seen as a crucial moment, setting the stage for further diplomatic exchanges as PM Modi prepares for his high-profile US visit in February.

PM Modi’s Washington Visit

PM Modi is scheduled to embark on a two-day working visit to the US starting February 12. During this trip, he will meet President Donald Trump to discuss key bilateral matters. In a press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized that PM Modi's visit would give further impetus to India-US bilateral ties and would provide direction for future collaboration between both nations.

PM Modi’s Other Diplomatic Engagements at AI Summit

Alongside his meeting with JD Vance, PM Modi also met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Paris on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit. PM Modi shared his enthusiasm for the meeting in a post on X, stating, “Happy to have met UN Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres in Paris.”

The AI Action Summit, co-chaired by PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, brought together global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts. PM Modi addressed the impact of AI technology, calling for global cooperation to establish governance frameworks and standards that would promote shared values, address emerging risks, and foster trust.

Strengthening Ties with Estonia

In addition to his engagements with US and UN officials, PM Modi held his first bilateral meeting with Estonian President Alar Karis. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, and culture. PM Modi expressed satisfaction with the growing ties between India and Estonia, highlighting how the two nations are working together to build a stronger partnership in various sectors.

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