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Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance held a bilateral meeting at the residence of the US Ambassador in Paris, France on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit. During the meeting, Second Lady Usha Vance also attended the meeting. The bilateral meeting came ahead of PM Modi and US President Donald Trump's meeting in the White House. It is expected that PM Modi and VP Vance discussed the issues related to tariffs and deportation-- however, official confirmation from either side is still awaited.

PM Modi presents gifts to Vance's son

Later in an X post, PM Modi shared photographs with Vance's family wherein he wished a joyous birthday to their son, Vivek. Also, he presented gifts to their son. "Had a wonderful meeting with US @VP @JDVance and his family. We had a great conversation on various subjects. Delighted to join them in celebrating the joyous birthday of their son, Vivek!" read the post.

Replying to PM Modi's post, Vance called him a gracious and kind person and added that the kids really enjoyed the gifts. "I’m grateful to him for the wonderful conversation," said Vance.

 

PM Modi attends AI Summit 

It came soon after Vance's address at the summit, in which he welcomed PM Modi's positive stance on AI as co-chair of the conference with France. “I appreciate PM Modi's point. AI will facilitate and make people more productive. It is not going to replace human beings, it will never replace human beings,” Vance said.

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Estonia President

The Modi-Vance meeting followed another bilateral meeting at the summit in the French capital, with Estonian President Alar Karis. “Had a very productive meeting with the President of Estonia, Mr Alar Karis on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris. India's ties with Estonia are grown remarkably over the years. We discussed ways to boost ties in areas like trade, technology, culture and more,” Modi posted on X, along with images of the two leaders in discussion.

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the prime minister invited the Estonian government and companies to explore the opportunities offered by the India growth story and take advantage of programmes such as Digital India.

India would be happy to host the next summit: PM Modi 

Earlier, in his concluding remarks at the AI Action Summit which he co-chaired with French President Emmanuel 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. 

(With inputs from agency)