Nice, June 14 -- Nice Mayor Eric Ciotti met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the French city, describing him as being "at home" and expressing a desire to deepen ties with India through greater cooperation in trade, innovation and investment.

Sharing a photograph with Prime Minister Modi on X on Sunday, Ciotti said the meeting provided an opportunity to thank the Indian leader for choosing Nice as a key destination during his visit to France.

He added that the French city is open to investors and entrepreneurs for business partnerships.

"This private meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also an opportunity to warmly thank him for choosing Nice. He is at home here. Indians are always welcome in our city. Nice is...