PM Modi meets French President Macron in Rio; discusses working closely in space, energy sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his UK counterpart Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on Tuesday and discussed ways to keep working closely in sectors such as space, energy and AI.

PM Modi said he had an extremely productive meeting with PM Keir Starmer and shared pictures with him on X. He said the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the UK is of immense priority for India. "In the coming years, we are eager to work closely in areas such as technology, green energy, security, innovation and technology. We also want to add strength to trade as well as cultural linkages," he wrote on X.

PM Modi complimented Macron on France's successful hosting of the Olympic Games and the Paralympics in Paris earlier this year.