Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US Vice President JD Vance, his wife Usha, originally from India, and their sons on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris on Tuesday. PM Modi shared photos on social media of him standing with Vance's sons, Evan and Vivek, during a delightful meeting where he also celebrated Vivek's birthday and presented gifts. Vance expressed gratitude to PM Modi, highlighting his kindness.
Sharing pictures of the meeting with the Vice President's family, PM Modi wrote, 'Had a wonderful meeting with the US Vice President JD Vance and his family. Engaged in a rich conversation on various topics and truly enjoyed celebrating his son Vivek's birthday!'
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'Our Kids Loved the Gifts...'
Vice President JD Vance expressed gratitude towards PM Modi, stating, 'Prime Minister Modi is very kind and our kids truly enjoyed the gifts. I am grateful for this incredible conversation.'
Earlier, PMO India shared a video showing the bilateral talks between the Prime Minister and Vance, with Usha watching the proceedings.
The meeting between PM Modi and the US Vice President took place right after Vance's address at the summit, where he welcomed PM Modi's positive stance on AI as a co-chair with France.
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Vance Expresses Gratitude to Modi
Vance remarked, 'I value PM Modi's perspective. AI will facilitate people, making them more productive. It will not replace humans, and it never will.'
Vance Shares Personal Story on Social Media
Vance shared that his son Vivek turned 5 on February 12. Like his father, he stays up late, so after everyone else retired for the night, they went out for a walk. Vivek fell asleep just minutes before turning five. Reflecting on that day, Vance mentioned that his life seems easier than others, feeling grateful for the opportunity to serve the country and especially his family.
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Earlier, he mentioned having a meaningful meeting with European officials, notably advancing President Donald Trump’s agenda in technology and AI. As always, he expressed honor in serving the American people.
PM Modi Meets Estonian President
Following the meeting between PM Modi and Vance, another bilateral meeting occurred with Estonian President Alar Karis during the summit in France's capital.
PM Modi shared photos from the discussion on social media, stating, 'Had a very meaningful meeting with Estonia's President Alar Karis on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris. Over the years, the relationship between Estonia and India has significantly grown, and we discussed ways to enhance ties in trade, technology, culture, and various other fields.'
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted that the Prime Minister invited the Estonian government and companies to explore opportunities presented by India’s growth story and leverage programs like Digital India.
In his closing speech at the AI Action Summit earlier, Modi mentioned that discussions clearly highlighted unity in perspective and purpose among stakeholders. He stated, 'India would be delighted to host the next summit to accelerate the momentum of this Action Summit.'
