Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an Indian community event, in Paris, France. Photo: PMO via PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (June 18, 2026) left for New Delhi after concluding his two-nation visit to France and Slovakia during which he attended the G-7 Summit and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders. “This visit to France has been extensive when it comes to engagement and outcomes. It began in Nice, where the Bharat Innovates programme was held, followed by Evian for G7 and then in Paris, where I addressed VivaTech 2026 and a large community programme, as well as met CEOs,” Mr. Modi said in a social media post. “I am especially grateful to my friend President Macron, the Government and the people of France for the warmth. The India-France friendship will become even stronger in the times to come,” he added. Mr. Modi addressed the Indian diaspora earlier in the day and said India is emerging as a “trusted partner” to the world. Mr. Modi also said that this is a defining period …