Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the ongoing G7 summit in Italy. Modi congratulated Macron on the upcoming Paris Olympics, scheduled to be held from July 26 to August 11. Modi expressed his best wishes for a successful hosting of the event.
The two leaders discussed various topics, including defense, security, technology, AI, and Blue Economy. Modi emphasized the importance of strong India-French ties. Around 100 Indian athletes have qualified for the Olympics, with the number expected to increase this month. India aims to improve its performance from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where it won a record seven medals, including a historic gold in javelin throw.
Modi posted his greetings on Twitter after meeting Macron. He stated, ‘I conveyed my best wishes to him on the hosting of the Paris Olympics which begins next month.’ This meeting marks the fourth encounter between the two leaders in a year, highlighting the priority given to India-French relations.
The last meeting between Modi and Macron took place in January this year when Macron attended India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations as the guest of honor. Neeraj Chopra, India’s gold medalist in javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics, is expected to be a top podium contender once again in Paris.
