Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-nation trip to France and Slovakia, commencing on Saturday. His itinerary includes a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice, followed by a visit to Slovakia to meet Prime Minister Robert Fico, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister since Slovakia's independence in 1993. Modi will return to France to participate in the G7 Summit, scheduled for June 16-17 at the Alpine lakeside resort of Evian. The G7 comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US, with US President Donald Trump also confirmed to attend. Modi is anticipated to engage in discussions with several world leaders on the summit's sidelines. Additionally, Modi's trip aims to highlight India's growing role as a global hub for innovation, coinciding with his attendance at the VivaTech Summit in Paris, Europe's largest technology and startup event. This visit follows Modi's recent multi-nation tour, and it comes at a time when India's economy faces challenges due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, prompting Modi to encourage citizens to reduce fuel consumption.