‘AI Means All Inclusive’: PM Modi Showcases India's Tech Rise Alongside Macron | Watch

Published 18 June 2026 · india

‘AI Means All Inclusive’: PM Modi Showcases India's Tech Rise Alongside Macron | Watch Published By, Last Updated: June 18, 2026, 20:20 IST Narendra Modi

‘AI Means All Inclusive’: PM Modi Showcases India's Tech Rise Alongside Macron | Watch Published By, Last Updated: June 18, 2026, 20:20 IST Narendra Modi at VivaTech 2026 highlights AI as All Inclusive, India-EU free trade gains, and UPI expansion in France to boost tech, trade and innovation. French President Emmanuel Macron and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit the Viva Technology (VivaTech) trade fair, marking its 10th edition, in Paris, on Thursday. (Image: Reuters) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the 10th edition of the Paris Vivatech fair, underlining the importance of artificial intelligence and said, “AI means All Inclusive". Speaking at the session, PM Modi attended the event along with French President Emmanuel Macron, during which he called the event “Europe’s biggest technology event". The Prime Minister also recalled the Free Trade Agreement signed earlier this year and said, “2026 is a special year for India and Europe. At the beginning of the year, we concluded the historic India-EU free trade agreement. This agreement will expand our trade and investment, and it will open up many pathways for the exchange of talent, technology, and tourism." France’s Macron visits tech fair with India’s Modi Reuters (@Reuters) June 18, 2026 “With the launch of the India-France year of innovation, this year, France is serving as an important bridge that is bringing the tech ecosystem of India and Europe closer," he said.

The Prime Minister also raised the topic of artificial intelligence and said for India, “AI means All Inclusive". #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended VivaTech 2026 in Paris, France, earlier todayVivaTech is Europe’s foremost gathering of technology and innovation. (Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/F0q9gY1dwN — ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2026 He said, “India believes that in this era of disruption, technology must deliver for all. Let us take the example of AI. AI must improve lives. Our participation as the AI country partner at VivaTech 2026 reflects this very vision. For India, AI means All Inclusive. India is an open society and the world’s largest talent pool." He further said that India is “simplifying regulations and ensuring ease of doing business". “From innovation to commercialisation, we are supporting private enterprise through targeted incentives of over $50 billion. We are also providing one of the world’s most affordable data and low-cost green energy. Our approach is clear. Our government will enable and industry will innovate. Startups will disrupt and global partners will scale with us. Together, we will move faster than ever. I call upon everyone in this room to take the lead. Work with India and deliver for all." #WATCH | Paris, France: At the VivaTech 2026, PM Narendra Modi says, “India believes that in this era of disruption, technology must deliver for all.