PM Modi meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai for AI Summit; know key details 

AI Summit: India(BHARAT)n Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday, i.e., February 17. The two leaders met at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, where they began their interaction with a hug. The meeting between the two leaders led to the discussion of key topics of interest. The French President came to India(BHARAT) after receiving an invitation from PM Modi to attend the AI summit, which is being held in New Delhi.

PM Modi meets French President Emmanuel Macron

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, is on his India(BHARAT) visit. This comes after receiving the invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the AI Summit, which is being held in New Delhi. The leaders met on February 17 in Mumbai.

Prime Minister on X wrote, “It’s a delight to meet my friend, President Macron in Mumbai! He told me he really likes the city and also enjoyed his run earlier in the day!”

It’s a delight to meet my friend, President Macron in Mumbai! He told me he really likes the city and also enjoyed his run earlier in the day! @EmmanuelMacron pic.twitter.com/edPKuLdn0f

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 17, 2026

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About Emmanuel Macron

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, is a good friend of India(BHARAT)n Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He’s in India(BHARAT) from February 17 to 19 for the AI Summit. After reaching Mumbai, he met PM Modi, where they shared a hug. The visit of French President Macron to India(BHARAT) comes at an important point when India(BHARAT) gave a confirmation about its desire to give an order regarding the Rafale jets order.

AI Summit in New Delhi

The AI Summit 2026 is being held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. The aim of the summit is to give an opportunity to the global leaders, technology experts, and researchers to come under one roof and discuss the possible future advancements of AI.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron share a hug as they meet at the Lok Bhavan in Mumbai

(Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/jtssPX7ear

— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2026

The video was shared by ANI, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron share a hug as they meet at the Lok Bhavan in Mumbai.”