AI must improve lives, widen access, drive growth and also help us sustain a healthy planet.

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.

When it comes to technology along with innovation, what matters is access. Technology can lead to progress only when it is democratized.

“From defence to space and nuclear, AI and critical minerals to high-speed railways, we will move forward together in every field.

“New energy is visible in business relations between India and the rest of the world. India’s trade with France is increasing continuously; in the last few years, India has signed free trade agreements with several nations.

“Today, the world is going through an era of uncertainty and disruptions. In such a time, India and France’s partnership is becoming a strong pillar of trust, stability and cooperation,”

“There was (a) time when relations between nations were defined by business. Today, along with business, trust has become as important. Every nation wants a reliable supply chain, stable partnership… every nation is looking for a partner…

The global community is increasingly optimistic about India’s future and has immense confidence in the capabilities of its young population.

To compete globally, we must meet the highest quality standards.

This amount is not just economic support, it is a recognition of their hard work. This is an expression of the country’s trust in their bright future.

Approximately 20 lakh young people have completed six months in their first jobs, and today, about 10 lakh of them have received incentives for completing this six-month milestone.

Around 70 lakh jobs have been created so far with the support of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, and first-time employees have also gained the protection of social security.

West Bengal has broken free from its shackles and embarked on a new journey of development.

“In such times, the importance of partnerships naturally grows. However, partnerships succeed only when trust lies at their core. Today, the most crucial strategic asset is not a mineral, technology, or market, but mutual trust.”

France occupies a special place in India’s strategic vision.

You are aware across the world, Indian seafarers in thousands are working and performing their duties across global maritime trade routes and their safety is of utmost importance to us.

“Today the world does not suffer from a shortage of resources; it suffers from a shortage of trust. And the future of our partnerships depends on building this trust,”

PM Modi emphasised the need for financial support from global organisations and proposed a Global Skills Partnership to leverage the young talent of the Global South.

I am confident that my visits to France and the Slovak Republic will reinforce India’s deepening engagement with both Europe and the G7.

The vision of the central government is the development of India through the development of Eastern India.

Under the double-engine government, governance is being taken directly to the people, ensuring that citizens do not have to run from office to office for solutions to their problems.

The government is transforming [Odisha’s natural resources] into opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Pahadpur village will be developed as a solar village, with solar power generation in every household.

It is the maturity of the people that they gave me a chance to serve them for such a long time.

Thank you, President Trump, for your warm wishes. I look forward to working with you to further advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, for the benefit of both our nations and the world.