Google CEO Sundar Pichai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 11 on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris, where they discussed the immense opportunities AI presents for India. Pichai emphasized the potential for close collaboration between Google and India in advancing the country’s digital transformation.

Taking to social media platform X, Pichai shared his thoughts on the meeting, stating, "Delighted to meet with PM Narendra Modi today while in Paris for the AI Action Summit. We discussed the incredible opportunities AI will bring to India and ways we can work closely together on India's digital transformation".

Earlier in the day, PM Modi addressed the 14th India-France CEOs Forum, urging French businesses to invest in India, calling it the 'right time' to capitalize on the country’s rapid growth. He highlighted India's position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, backed by a stable political environment and predictable policy framework.

PM Modi co-chaired the AI Action Summit, which concluded with a high-level segment attended by global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts. The summit underscored the growing collaboration between India and France in technology and innovation, further strengthening their strategic partnership in AI and digital advancements.