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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...

February 18, 2026 11:25 AM

India, France elevate ties to ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’; sign key pacts on defence, critical minerals and innovation

India and France on Tuesday elevated their bilateral relationship to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership”, marking a significant expansion of cooperation across defence, critical minerals, advanced technologies, climate action, health, education and economic security. The decision was announced following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai. Macron, who is on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19, also jointly inaugurated ...

February 17, 2026 4:24 PM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with French President Macron in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. The two leaders shared a warm embrace before beginning their discussions at Lok Bhavan, underscoring the close personal rapport and strategic depth of India-France ties. After the meeting, PM Modi said, "It’s a delight to meet my friend, President Macron in Mumbai! He told me he really likes the city and also enjoyed his run earlier in the day!" Ministry of...

February 17, 2026 2:14 PM

India-France strategic partnership enters a new era under Horizon 2047

As India and France approach three decades of their strategic partnership, the relationship is entering a more ambitious and future-oriented phase under the Horizon 2047 roadmap. India established diplomatic relations with France in 1947, but the defining moment came on 26 January 1998, when the two countries launched a Strategic Partnership - India’s first with a Western nation and France’s first outside the European Union. Since then, ties have steadily expanded across defence, civil nucl...

February 17, 2026 2:12 PM

India-France defence cooperation deepens with technology transfer and joint production

Defence cooperation remains one of the strongest pillars of India-France relations, increasingly marked by technology transfer, joint manufacturing and operational interoperability. A major milestone was the successful completion of the P-75 Scorpene submarine project, with the sixth submarine commissioned into the Indian Navy in January 2025. France also delivered 36 Rafale fighter jets to India by 2022, significantly enhancing India’s air power capabilities. On 28 April 2025, India and Fra...

February 17, 2026 10:22 AM

PM Modi welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron, bilateral talks and AI Impact Summit 2026 in focus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to French President Emmanuel Macron on his fourth visit to India, expressing confidence that the trip will elevate the India-France strategic partnership to new heights. “Welcome to India! India looks forward to your visit and to advancing our bilateral ties to new heights. I am confident that our discussions will further strengthen cooperation across sectors and contribute to global progress,” PM Modi said in a post on X, addi...

February 17, 2026 2:11 PM

From trade to technology: Expanding economic and digital ties between India and France

India and France are rapidly expanding economic ties, with bilateral trade more than doubling over the past decade to reach €12.67 billion in 2024–25. Within the European Union, France is India’s third-largest trading partner. French cumulative investment in India stands at €9.79 billion (April 2000-March 2025), spanning services, cement, aviation, energy and manufacturing. Notably, 38 out of the 40 most prominent French companies have established operations in India. The expected Indi...