A selfie of French President and Indian Prime Minister is going viral on social media

Paris: A selfie of French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi went viral on social media as world leaders gathered on the beautiful Mediterranean coast of the French Riviera.

Macron captioned the photo taken during the G7 summit with the single word 'Nice!'. The post, which refers to the French city of Nice, where the summit is taking place, as well as the beauty of the photo, has already gone viral on the internet.

Crucial visit

Macron shared the picture on his official social media account on Sunday. This viral picture is also the beginning of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's crucial French diplomatic visit. International security, changes in the trade sector, artificial intelligence (AI), and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are among the main topics discussed at the G7 summit. In addition, energy security, climate change, global trade barriers, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence are also on the main agenda of the summit. Important decisions are likely to be taken at the summit on the policies to be adopted globally in the use of artificial intelligence. India's growing influence

Although India is not a permanent member of the G7, the grouping of the world's largest economies, the special invitation given to the Prime Minister to the summit's outreach sessions is a testament to the country's growing influence globally. Along with participating in the outreach sessions, Narendra Modi will also hold important bilateral discussions with various world leaders, including US President Donald Trump. The summit is also an important platform for India to interact with major global powers amid changing international equations and growing uncertainties.

Strengthening India-France relations

The selfie, which has emerged, is a testament to the warm friendship and personal connection between the two leaders. It is also a reflection of the strong strategic partnership that has been developed between India and France in recent years. The bilateral relationship between New Delhi and Paris has been steadily improving in various important areas, including defense, space exploration, civil nuclear energy, technology, and security arrangements in the Indo-Pacific region.

In the defense sector, agreements including the Rafale fighter jets demonstrate the depth of the relationship between the two countries. The two countries are also working together on the fight against climate change, maritime security, and bringing about necessary institutional reforms in global governance systems.

As world leaders arrive in the French coastal city for a summit, a picture shared by Macron is becoming a hot topic on social media. Many are praising the deep diplomatic ties between the two countries and the excellent personal relationship between the leaders. This visit, which will be a landmark in India's diplomatic history, is expected to pave the way for more important announcements in the coming days.