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June 13, 2026 11:54 PM

PM Modi lands in Nice, to co-inaugurate ‘Bharat Innovates’ with French President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nice on Saturday, beginning a key diplomatic tour of France and Slovakia that will focus on strategic cooperation, innovation, technology partnerships and global issues. The visit to France, being undertaken at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, will see the two leaders hold bilateral talks and jointly inaugurate the ‘Bharat Innovates’ event in Nice on June 14. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal...

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...

March 5, 2026 10:38 AM

PM Modi greets Shivraj Singh Chouhan on his birthday, lauds his work for farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, praising his dedication to the welfare of farmers and the growth of the agriculture sector. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said “Best wishes to Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ji on his birthday. He is admired for his humble nature and connect with the people. He is working tirelessly for the welfare of our farmers and growth of the agriculture sector. Praying for his lo...

March 5, 2026 9:41 AM

PM Modi thanks French President Emmanuel Macron for Holi greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged warm Holi greetings on Wednesday, highlighting the close friendship between India and France and reflecting the spirit of cultural diplomacy associated with the festival. President Macron took to X to wish PM Modi in Hindi, writing, “Happy Holi, my friend!” Responding to the greeting, PM Modi said, “Thanks a lot my friend! On the auspicious occasion of Holi, I wish you and the people of France lots of happiness a...

March 3, 2026 10:12 AM

France to boost nuclear arsenal, involve European allies in deterrence

France will expand its nuclear arsenal and will potentially allow European partners to host its aircraft on nuclear deterrence missions, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday, signalling a major doctrine change for France and the continent. Though France and Britain are both nuclear powers, most European countries have relied primarily on the United States for deterring any potential adversaries - a decades-old pillar of transatlantic security. But Trump's rapprochement with Russia on the U...

February 19, 2026 1:07 PM

French President Macron hails India’s digital revolution, says future of AI lies in combining technology with humanity

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday lauded India’s digital transformation and its pioneering role in technology governance, describing it as a global benchmark, during his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Opening his speech with a warm “Namaste,” Macron thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hosting the summit and said he was pleased to return to India after his 2024 state visit. He framed his address around a compelling s...