The outcome may determine whether Macron's centrist coalition retains power or if France faces a period of political cohabitation with the far-right National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen.
Macron criticised the far-right's approach to insecurity, arguing that it "reduces people to their religion or their origin" and therefore "pushes people towards civil war," in an interview with the podcast "Generation Do It Yourself."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to further intensify strategic defence cooperation with an increased focus on 'Make in India' when both leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit held in Italy on Friday.
PM Modi addressed the G7 Outreach Session on AI and Energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean, touching upon various subjects including the transformative role of technology in human progress.
President Macron expressed enthusiasm about the momentum observed in bilateral relations, highlighting the collaborative efforts across various fields including energy, defence, research, and culture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking part in the ongoing Group of Seven (G7) Outreach Session on Artificial Intelligence, energy, Africa and the Mediterranean being held in Italy's Apulia on Friday.
PM Modi met Pope Francis upon reaching the Summit after he was welcomed by Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni as India participated as an 'Outreach Nation' in the G7 Summit.
The leaders engaged in productive discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing the situation in Ukraine, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in an official release.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to bolster strategic defence cooperation, with a heightened emphasis on promoting India's 'Make in India' initiative.