Last Updated on June 18, 2026 5:22 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
PM Modi meets Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch
AMN / Paris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate meetings with top global industry leaders in Paris on Thursday, reinforcing India’s efforts to strengthen international partnerships in technology, innovation, mobility, and infrastructure development.
In one of the key engagements, Prime Minister Modi met Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mistral AI, one of Europe’s emerging artificial intelligence companies. During the interaction, discussions centred on India’s rapidly expanding AI ecosystem and opportunities for deeper cooperation in the sector.
Sharing details of the meeting through social media, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s growing capabilities in artificial intelligence and the country’s ambition to become a leading global hub for AI-driven innovation. Arthur Mensch reportedly expressed Mistral AI’s strong interest in working closely with India and establishing partnerships with Indian companies to accelerate innovation and expand AI applications across sectors.
The meeting comes at a time when India is increasingly positioning itself as a major destination for AI investments, digital infrastructure, and next-generation technological development.
PM Modi meets Alstom CEO Martin Sion
In another significant business engagement in Paris, Prime Minister Modi met Martin Sion, Chief Executive Officer of Alstom, the multinational transport and rail mobility company.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, discussions focused on opportunities in mobility solutions and the modernisation of India’s railway network. The Prime Minister acknowledged Alstom’s substantial investments and manufacturing footprint in India, noting that the company’s operations have contributed to employment generation and the growth of the country’s rail sector.
During the meeting, Martin Sion also shared Alstom’s plans for further expansion and additional investments in India, reflecting continued confidence in the country’s infrastructure growth story.
The twin meetings underline India’s broader strategy of attracting global investment while deepening collaboration in critical sectors such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, mobility, and transportation infrastructure.