French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said that India and France share the "same objective" on artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and do not want to be "totally dependent" on US and Chinese models, emphasising the need for a balanced and sovereign approach to emerging technologi
Speaking at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) campus, President Macron underlined France's commitment to strengthening educational ties with India and significantly increasing student mobility between the two countries.
They arrived in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Tuesday for their scheduled visit to India, which runs through February 19. They were received by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Mumbai airport.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 18: The Indo-French Innovation Network was formally launched late evening on the 17th of February during the official inauguration of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, held in Mumbai in the presence of Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narend
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that French President Emmanuel Macron jogging at Marine Drive in Mumbai conveyed a positive message on health to youth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday expressed concern over the Russia-Ukraine war, agreeing to support lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday lauded the defence ties with India, saying that the two nations "chose each other on land, at sea, and in the sky" as the Defence Ministers signed MoUs on Hammer Missiles Production and a 10-year cooperation agreement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he discussed cooperation in the industrial, defence, clean energy, space, and emerging technologies sectors with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Speaking at the India-France Innovation Forum in Mumbai, Macron said, "The question is no longer whether India innovates. The question is, who will innovate with India? And France is the only clear answer. We are here. We want to be here with you. And we are not leaving."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday jointly inaugurated the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 at the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between the two nations.