Narendra Modi highlights UPI integration and visa-free transit in Paris
India
Big news for anyone heading to Europe: Prime Minister Modi just announced that India's UPI digital-payments system's integration in France was highlighted.
Plus, Indians can now use a visa-free transit arrangement when passing through the country.
Both updates were shared during his speech to the Indian community in Paris and are set to make travel and spending in France much easier.
Modi seeks tech collaboration with France
With UPI available, Indian tourists and businesses can pay digitally in France just like back home; no more payment hassles.
The new visa-free transit means smoother layovers for Indians traveling onward from France.
Prime Minister Modi also talked up India's tech progress and hopes for more teamwork with France on innovation and investment.