India France ties

July 1, 2026 3:03 PM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman embarks on four-day France visit to deepen strategic economic partnership

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday embarked on a four-day official visit to France to strengthen the India-France Strategic Partnership through a series of high-level engagements focused on economic cooperation, investment, technology and innovation. During the visit, Sitharaman will participate in bilateral meetings, interact with global business leaders and co-chair the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) with France's Minister of Econo...

June 18, 2026 1:11 PM

France to get its first traditional Hindu temple built with Indian stones

Members of the Indian diaspora in France on Thursday announced that the country will soon have its first traditional Hindu temple, with its inauguration scheduled for September. Speaking to IANS, members of the Indian community expressed pride over the development. Bhavi Parekh, a member of the Indian diaspora, said, “We are feeling very proud after welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Another major occasion for us is the opening of France’s first traditional Hindu temple in September. ...

June 18, 2026 1:04 PM

‘Proud’ of Indian diaspora’s efforts in bringing India-France ties closer: PM Modi in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Thursday for the final leg of his France visit after concluding a series of engagements at the G7 Summit in Evian, where he received a warm welcome from members of the Indian diaspora. Expressing appreciation for the Indian community's contribution to bilateral relations, PM Modi said he was proud of their efforts in bringing India and France closer together and emphasized the growing importance of the strategic partnership between the two nation...

June 17, 2026 6:03 PM

Bharat Innovates 2026 concludes in Nice, strengthens India’s global innovation footprint

Bharat Innovates 2026, the Government of India's flagship international innovation summit, concluded in Nice, France, after three days of technology showcases, investor engagements, business meetings and institutional collaborations, further cementing India's position as a global hub for deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Addressing the valedictory session on Tuesday, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, described the inaugural edition of Bharat Innovates as a landmar...

June 15, 2026 1:48 PM

India, France explore expanded nuclear cooperation; Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stresses indigenisation in Rafale partnership

India and France have agreed to deepen cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussing opportunities in conventional nuclear power as well as emerging technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors during bilateral talks in Nice. Addressing a special media briefing on PM Modi’s visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said recent legislative reforms in India’s nuclear sector have opene...

June 14, 2026 8:27 PM

Bharat Innovates 2026 a key milestone in India-France ties: Dharmendra Pradhan

The inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron marks a defining milestone in the India-France partnership, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Sunday. In a post on X, Pradhan said President Macron's emphasis on Bharat Innovates as a bridge between India's innovation ecosystem and France's thriving technological landscape reflected the growing ambition and depth of cooperation between the two countri...

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...