"Thank You, India!": French President Macron concludes his visit

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron shared a "Thank You" note to India as he concluded his visit during which he also attended the AI Summit in India.
In a post on X, Macron shared a video of his best moment in India with a "Thank You India!" note, appreciating the warm welcome he received during the visit.

Thank you India! 🇮🇳🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/vDJ9IH2hZy

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 19, 2026

On his last day of the visit, Macron had a discussion with Google CEO Sundar Pichai at the AI Summit.
In a post on X, Macron said, "Solutions to our digital challenges are not found on Google, but built with Google and all stakeholders. At the Delhi AI Summit, together with Sundar Pichai, we discussed the priorities of the French G7 Presidency. And I shared one message: Choose France!"

Solutions to our digital challenges are not found on Google, but built with Google and all stakeholders.

At the Delhi AI Summit, together with @sundarpichai, we discussed the priorities of the French G7 Presidency. And I shared one message: Choose France! pic.twitter.com/tRWqzDw6V8

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 19, 2026

Pichai said he enjoyed the discussion with the French President and discussed how France's technology strengths position it well for the future.
"With its leadership of the G7, France has a pivotal role to play in unlocking the opportunities of AI, and we are proud to be a partner," he said in a post on X.

Enjoyed meeting with President @EmmanuelMacron at the AI Impact Summit, and discussing how France's technology strengths position it well for the future.

With its leadership of the G7, France has a pivotal role to play in unlocking the opportunities of AI, and we are proud to… pic.twitter.com/fa5CmQwW1e

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) February 19, 2026

Macron also held discussions with Meta's chief AI officer Alexandr Wang.
"Constructive discussions with Alexandr Wang from Meta at the Delhi AI Summit. We discussed what France has to offer: talent, research, and data centres. In two words: Choose France!" he said in a post on X.
"We also reviewed measures to protect young people on social media, in particular the proposal I support to ban access for those under 15. Good news: Meta is committed to moving forward with us," he added.

Constructive discussions with @alexandr_wang from Meta at the Delhi AI Summit.

We discussed what France has to offer: talent, research, and data centers.

In two words: Choose France!… pic.twitter.com/55YG4Ee3OD

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 19, 2026

Earlier in the day, on the India-France bilateral relationship, the French President said the partnership stands at its highest point, with both countries seeking to deepen cooperation across technology, innovation and strategic sectors.
"And as for the bilateral relationship, I really believe it's at the highest point, and we want to do much more again because it's based on our relationship," he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in the capital on Thursday, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
During his address on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron lauded India's digital transformation and its pioneering role in technology governance at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, describing the nation's progress as a global benchmark.
This visit signals sustained momentum in the India-France strategic partnership, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) cooperation and emerging technologies. (ANI)