Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with leading French CEOs in Paris, discussing investment opportunities and expansion plans in India. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation across sectors ranging from shipping and logistics to railways, construction, and artificial intelligence.
Mr. Modi met with Rodolphe Saade, chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, to discuss maritime shipping, logistics, and global supply chains. Mr. Saade expressed his company’s interest in cooperating with India and setting up new partnerships.
The Prime Minister also met with Benoit Bazin, chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain, to discuss opportunities in the materials and construction sector, emphasizing sustainability. Additionally, Mr. Modi met with Martin Sion, CEO of Alstom, to discuss opportunities in mobility and railway modernization.
Furthermore, Mr. Modi met with Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI, highlighting opportunities in India’s growing AI ecosystem. Mr. Mensch expressed his company’s strong interest in collaborating with India and partnering with Indian companies to drive innovation and expand AI capabilities.