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Emmanuel Macron shares Bollywood-style welcome video for PM Modi's France visit

French President Emmanuel Macron posted an energetic video with the Bollywood track "Aari Aari" to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France for the G7 Summit in Nice. This cultural gesture highlights their dedication to enhancing cooperation in technology and innovation, as both leaders kicked off the Bharat Innovates 2026 event.

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Jun 15, 2026 · 1 min read · 1 views
Emmanuel Macron shares Bollywood-style welcome video for PM Modi's France visit

Key Takeaways

  • Emmanuel Macron shared a 30-second video featuring the song 'Aari Aari' during Narendra Modi's visit to France for the G7 Summit.
  • Modi and Macron inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 event in Nice, connecting startups and investors from India and France.
  • The bilateral talks included discussions on defense cooperation, space collaboration, and artificial intelligence, reflecting their strategic partnership.
  • Macron previously shared a farewell video featuring music from Dhurandhar during his visit to India earlier this year.
  • Modi expressed gratitude to Macron for their collaboration in technology and innovation during their meeting in Nice.

French President Emmanuel Macron added Bollywood flair to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's France visit with a lively video featuring "Aari Aari" from film Dhurandhar. This 30-second clip,posted on X and Instagram,captured key moments from Modi's Nice engagements during G7 Summit.

Video opened with warm handshake and hug between leaders,setting friendly tone. Showcased their discussions,showing tech,innovation,and growing India-France partnership. Bollywood soundtrack gave unique cultural touch to diplomatic exchange,making message resonate more with audiences.

Macron's video was like a cinematic thank-you to Modi for joining Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave and Global AI Summit in France. In response,Modi thanked Macron,reaffirming both nations' drive to work together in tech,innovation,and new industries.

Not first time Macron used Indian pop culture in outreach. Earlier this year,he shared farewell video from his India visit,also with Dhurandhar music. His social media strategy seems aimed at strengthening ties through cultural references.

Adding to social media buzz,Macron posted selfie with Modi during G7 Summit,captioned simply "Nice!" Playful nod to both city and rapport shared between leaders.

Same day,Modi and Macron jointly inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 event in Nice,connecting startups,investors,and tech leaders from India,France,and beyond. Their meeting started with warm embrace before diving into discussions.

Talks covered several critical areas:defense cooperation,space collaboration,nuclear energy,and AI. They looked at advanced tech partnerships,defense manufacturing,human spaceflight,and small modular reactors,showing depth of India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership.

Modi's France visit part of G7 Summit outreach meetings,where global leaders tackle pressing issues like international security,trade,AI,Ukraine conflict,and West Asia developments. Interactions between Modi and Macron show growing collaboration between nations,blending cultural elements with serious diplomatic dialogue…

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