Did Macron Snub Modi at the Paris AI Summit? Uncovering the Truth Behind the Viral Video

Feb 12, 2025 Komal Das

A viral video shows Macron skipping PM Modi’s handshake at the AI Summit, with Modi waving instead

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The video misrepresents the moment; Modi and Macron had already shaken hands and met warmly before

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PM Modi highlighted global AI cooperation and proposed hosting the next summit

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PM Modi will meet Macron, visit ITER, and honor Indian soldiers before heading to the US

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