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French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly declined to shake hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the AI Action Summit in Paris, a moment captured in a viral video on social media. In the footage, President Macron is seen greeting world leaders with handshakes, but when he approaches PM Modi, he appears to "ignore" him and instead shakes hands with other leaders standing in the second row.

Following this, PM Modi is seen waving to the crowd. The video's caption on X read, "Sorry not sorry: French President Emmanuel Macron greeted world leaders but did not shake hands with Indian PM Narendra Modi, despite Modi's attempts at the Paris AI Summit."

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Although the video is correct, it was posted in the wrong context. In reality, both leaders had already shaken hands before the clip was recorded and later entered the conference hall together, greeting other leaders.

Watch: Full video of the event

Ever since PM Modi arrived in Paris on Monday, Macron met him on several occasions. President Macron had hosted a welcome dinner for PM Modi and other leaders. During the dinner, both leaders were seen exchanging a warm hug and lighter moments.

PM Modi to hold bilateral meeting with Macron

Earlier, in his concluding remarks at the AI Action Summit which he co-chaired with President Macron, PM Modi said that the discussions have clearly brought out that there is “unity in vision and unity in purpose across stakeholders”. “To build on the momentum of this Action Summit, India would be happy to host the next summit,” he said. The prime minister is set for bilateral talks with Macron later on Tuesday evening.

A visit to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project and the Mazargues War Cemetery to honour Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the World Wars is also planned in Marseille before the prime minister departs for the US on Wednesday for his meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.