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September 23, 2026 3:10 PM

Jaishankar, France, UAE Ministers Review Trilateral Cooperation in AI, Space, Culture

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday joined his French and UAE counterparts for the India-France-UAE Trilateral Ministerial Meeting in New York, where the three sides reviewed progress in cooperation across key areas, including artificial intelligence, space, culture and energy. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The French delegation was led by Jean-Noel Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, while the UAE si...

September 21, 2026 11:56 PM

Jaishankar holds talks with French, Ecuadorian counterparts in New York

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held separate meetings with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Roberto Kury in New York ahead of major United Nations deliberations. In a post on X, Jaishankar said his regular meetings and teleconferences with Barrot help maintain the momentum of the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership. The two ministers discussed regional and global developments, including the Ukraine and Gulf crises, besides...

September 7, 2026 9:03 AM

India-France relations have reached new heights: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India-France relations have reached new heights and this strategic partnership is particularly special because it rests on the solid foundation of long-standing cultural and political ties. Addressing virtually the inauguration of the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, PM Modi hoped that the grand temple in Paris will stand for centuries as a symbol of cooperation and opportunity between both the nations. "In recent years, relations between India and Fran...

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 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....