Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his six-day Europe tour in Nice with high-level talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders jointly inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026, a platform bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs and policymakers from India and France. PM Modi highlighted the growing partnership in innovation, AI, sustainability and technology, while showcasing India's startup ecosystem and youth-driven growth story. President Macron praised Modi's leadership, India's innovation capabilities and the success of Chandrayaan-3. The visit is expected to strengthen the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership, with a focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean technology and future-ready industries. Modi will next visit Slovakia and attend the G7 Summit.