Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his official visit to France on June 13, 2026, marking the start of a six-day European trip that also includes Slovakia [1]. On June 14, Modi is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice to discuss the full spectrum of India-France relations [1]. Macron described France as "one of India’s strategic partners" for the past three decades [2].
Following his discussions in France, Modi will make a state visit to Slovakia from June 14 to June 16. This will be the first visit by an Indian prime minister since Slovakia gained independence in 1993 [1]. Modi emphasized the visit's purpose, stating, "This visit will reinforce India’s deepening engagement with both Europe and the G7, and showcase our steadfast commitment to expanding the horizon of our partnerships with the continent and beyond" [1].
Modi's European trip coincides with the upcoming G7 summit in France, which he will attend the week following his arrival [3, 1]. The meetings and summits reflect India's expanding diplomatic ties in Europe as it seeks closer economic and strategic partnerships.
The trip highlights long-standing ties with France alongside the historic state visit to Slovakia, underscoring India’s growing engagement with European nations. Modi is expected to follow up with other bilateral and multilateral talks during the G7 summit scheduled between June 15 and June 19 [3, 1].
