Macron visits India for AI summit, praises Modi's digital leadership

French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to India for the India AI Impact Summit 2026. During the event, he praised India's digital transformation and shared an AI-generated image of himself and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi making a heart gesture.

Prime Minister Modi used the summit to unveil his 'MANAV Vision' for ethical and inclusive AI governance. Macron also told attendees that Europe aims to be a 'safe space' for AI innovation.