French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Mumbai culminated in a pivotal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reinforcing the special global strategic partnership between India and France. The Tuesday rendezvous focused on multifaceted cooperation essential for worldwide equilibrium and advancement.
The inauguration of the India-France Innovation Forum-2026 highlighted their shared vision. PM Modi took to X to outline the productive dialogue covering industry synergies, defense pacts, sustainable energy, aerospace ambitions, and next-gen innovations.
Plans to link startups with MSMEs, boost academic exchanges, and create innovation hubs were central. Modi celebrated the new helicopter production line in India, a hallmark of friendship yielding Everest-capable aircraft for export worldwide.
This partnership’s reach is limitless, spanning oceanic depths to lofty summits, as Modi eloquently put it. The year 2026 looms large, with EU-India FTA negotiations set to amplify ties. A fresh double taxation treaty was inked, easing cross-border investments.
Groundbreaking centers for AI in health, digital sciences, and aviation skills training exemplify proactive collaboration. These steps position India and France as frontrunners in global innovation, fostering enduring mutual benefits.