Emmanuel Macron

July 14, 2026 1:00 AM

Ukraine to produce French missiles, orders war planes, Macron says

President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France would allow Ukraine to produce French-made cruise missiles, precision guided bombs and air defence interceptor missiles after Kyiv ordered next generation Franco-Italian air defence systems and Rafale fighter jets. "Earlier this afternoon President (Volodymyr) Zelenskiy and I agreed on a roadmap between our two countries, implementing what had been agreed in principle last November regarding our bilateral defense cooperation," Macron said at ...

June 15, 2026 1:57 AM

PM Modi, Macron hold wide-ranging talks in Nice; adopt Innovation Roadmap 2030

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at Villa Kerylos in Nice, marking the first meeting between the two leaders since India-France ties were elevated to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership”. The discussions covered a broad spectrum of bilateral cooperation, with both sides expressing satisfaction over the depth of defence ties and agreeing to further strengthen collaboration in co-design, co-development and co-production of a...

June 14, 2026 8:16 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s investment potential after interactions with global investors at Bharat Innovates 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described his interactions with global investors and venture capital leaders at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice as “enriching and insightful”, highlighting India’s growing appeal as a global hub for innovation, technology and investment. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said discussions focused on the vast opportunities India offers across sectors such as technology, manufacturing, innovation and other emerging industries. He noted that India’s gro...

June 14, 2026 4:38 PM

India is spearheading global innovation, says French President Macron at Bharat Innovates 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday lauded India’s growing role in global technological advancement, describing the country as a leading force in innovation and reaffirming France’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with India in areas such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, scientific research and emerging technologies. Addressing the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave in Nice alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Macron said India’s innovation ecosystem, research capab...

June 14, 2026 4:29 PM

India emerging as a contributor of solutions to the world: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is emerging as a provider of solutions to global challenges, driven by innovation, technology and the aspirations of its youth, as he jointly inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister highlighted the unique nature of India-France relations, describing them as a partnership built not only on shared interests but also on a shared vision for the future....

June 12, 2026 3:31 PM

The Indo-Pacific connect: Why India and France are natural strategic partners

Thousands of kilometres apart geographically, India and France are finding increasing common ground in the Indo-Pacific region. France remains the only European country with significant territories, military assets and permanent interests in the Indo-Pacific through regions such as Réunion Island and French Polynesia. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India and France share concerns regarding maritime security, piracy, illegal fishing, disaster resilience and maintaining a ...

June 12, 2026 3:23 PM

AI, innovation and technology define the future of India-France relations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key frontier of India-France cooperation, with both nations seeking to shape the future of emerging technologies through collaboration rather than competition. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), President Emmanuel Macron's participation in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 highlighted the strategic importance attached to technology cooperation by both governments. The launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 reflects a sha...

June 12, 2026 3:20 PM

India and France deepen cooperation in space exploration and advanced technologies

What began over five decades ago with satellite launches has evolved into one of the world's most comprehensive space partnerships. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and France's space agency, Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES), continue to expand cooperation across earth observation, planetary exploration, launch vehicle technologies, maritime surveillance and human spaceflight. The joint Earth obs...

June 12, 2026 3:15 PM

Defence cooperation becomes the backbone of India-France strategic ties

Defence cooperation remains the strongest pillar of India-France relations, evolving from a buyer-seller arrangement into a partnership focused on co-development, co-production and technological collaboration. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the relationship has witnessed significant milestones over the past decade, including the induction of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft and the successful completion of the Scorpene submarine project under Project-75. A major breakthrough ca...

June 12, 2026 3:05 PM

India-France ties enter new era with elevation to ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’

India and France have entered a new phase in their bilateral relationship with the elevation of ties to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership," reflecting growing strategic convergence between the two countries amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the upgrade, announced during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India in February 2026, builds upon nearly three decades of strategic cooperation that began in 1998 when France be...