Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the CEOs Forum in Paris, highlighting India’s economic growth, strong partnership with France, and expanding opportunities for global investors.
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The India-France CEO Forum plays a key role in strengthening economic ties and fostering innovation. It is gladdening to see business leaders from both nations collaborate and create new opportunities across key sectors. This drives growth, investment and ensures a better future… pic.twitter.com/gSImOqAcEZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2025
Speaking at the event, PM Modi said, “This is more than just a business event–it’s a convergence of the brightest minds from India and France. You are embracing the mantra of innovation, collaboration, and elevation, driving progress with purpose. Beyond forging boardroom connections, you are actively reinforcing the strategic partnership between India and France.”
Addressing the India-France CEO Forum in Paris. https://t.co/S9GWeDS9My
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2025
PM Modi also spoke about India’s economic growth, reforms, and focus on infrastructure, space, and biotechnology. “We’ve provided an ecosystem of stable polity and predictable policy. Walking the road of reform, performance, and transform, India has become the world’s fifth-largest economy. We’re working towards becoming the third-largest,” the Prime Minister added.
PM Modi said, “We have taken up Hydrogen mission also. By 2047, we have set a target of 100 GW of Nuclear power. This will be opened for the private sector. We are opening the civil Nuclear domain for private sectors. We are focusing on Small Modular Reactors SMR and Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR). This is the right time to come to India.”
#WATCH | France | At the 14th India-France CEO Forum in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “We have taken up Hydrogen mission also…By 2047, we have set a target of 100 GW of Nuclear power…This will be opened for the private sector…We are opening the civil Nuclear… pic.twitter.com/qTauKNVgpA
— ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2025
He highlighted India’s ambitions in nuclear power, AI, semiconductors, and defense manufacturing, showcasing the country’s potential as a favorite investment destination.
Earlier, PM Modi co-chaired the AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The week-long summit culminated in a High-Level Segment attended by global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts.
The AI Action Summit in Paris is a commendable effort to bring together world leaders, policy makers, thinkers, innovators and youngsters to have meaningful conversations around AI. pic.twitter.com/kSXy0FhuIT
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2025