PM Modi to review 2047 Horizon Roadmap with France

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed from the national capital for a four-day trip to France and the United States, where he will review the progress on the 2047 Horizon Roadmap for India-France strategic partnership and develop an agenda to further elevate and deepen partnership with the US in areas such as technology, trade and defence amongst others, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a release.

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"At the invitation of President Macron, I will be visiting France from 10 to 12 February. In Paris, I look forward to co-chairing the AI Action Summit, a gathering of world leaders and global tech CEOs, where we will exchange views on a collaborative approach to AI technology for innovation and larger public good in an inclusive, secure and trustworthy manner," the Prime Minister said as quoted in the release.

Both leaders will also travel to French city of Marseille

The bilateral segment of my visit will provide an opportunity to review the progress on the 2047 Horizon Roadmap for India-France strategic partnership along with my friend President Macron," the PM said.

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As per the PMO release, the leaders will also travel to the historic French city of Marseille to inaugurate the first Indian Consulate in France and also visit the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, in which India is a member of the consortium of partner countries including France, to harness energy for the global good.

"I will also pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World Wars I and II at the Mazargues War Cemetery," the PM said.