Prime Minister Narendra Modi is undertaking an official visit to France and the Slovak Republic from June 13 to 18, 2026, at the invitations of French President Emmanuel Macron and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. The visit begins in France where PM Modi will meet President Macron in Nice to review progress since their February 2026 meeting that elevated the relationship to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, and chart next steps in bilateral cooperation.
On June 14, 2026, PM Modi will inaugurate 'Bharat Innovates' alongside President Macron, a landmark event held under the India-France Year of Innovation framework. The event is designed to connect India's most promising startups with global investment opportunities and serve as a major accelerator for innovations emerging from India's higher education ecosystem.
The Prime Minister will then travel to the Slovak Republic for a State Visit from June 14-15, 2026, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister since Slovakia's independence in 1993. In Bratislava, he will hold discussions with President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico, and interact with Slovak business leaders. The visit aims to build on the momentum of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and further energize India's Strategic Partnership with the European Union.
From June 16-17, 2026, PM Modi will participate in the G7 Summit in Evian, France, marking India's 8th consecutive invitation to the gathering. India's participation reflects its growing global profile and trust among international partners. At the summit, India will represent both its own interests and the aspirations of the Global South.
The visit concludes in Paris on June 18, 2026, where PM Modi will attend VivaTech 2026 alongside President Macron. VivaTech is Europe's foremost technology and innovation gathering, and India will have the largest national pavilion at this edition, symbolizing the significant partnership potential between Indian and European innovation ecosystems. The Prime Minister will also meet with the Indian community in Paris during this segment.