PM Modi and President Macron elevated India-France ties to a "Special Strategic Partnership" in Mumbai. Launching the "Partnership of the People" through the Year of Innovation, they pledged to link industries and startups across defence, space, and AI, while Macron hailed the landmark India
Macron while attending a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that they decided on Tuesday to elevate the partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership, granting it a new status
India and France on Tuesday elevated their bilateral ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi noting that the friendship between the two countries has "no boundaries"
The talks took place at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan, where the two leaders led their respective delegations in discussions covering a wide range of issues of mutual interest.
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal lauded the visit, saying that it will strengthen the partnership between both the nations.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai for talks with PM Narendra Modi, focusing on India-France cooperation across sectors. He paid tribute to 26/11 victims and will join the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Both leaders will also launch the Year of Innovation 2026.
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia held a high-level meeting on Tuesday with Jack Chambers, Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform, and Digitalisation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan in Mumbai and met with the French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of their talks, as part of the latter's fourth visit to the country.
Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "India and France have a long-standing relationship that has deepened over time, driven by shared democratic values and a commitment to a rules-based order.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reached Dhaka on Tuesday for Tarique Rahman's swearing-in ceremony, emphasizing India's ties with Bangladesh. While the BNP-led alliance celebrates its victory, a procedural split occurred as BNP MPs refused a secondary oath for a reform council, unlike opposition
In a significant move to bolster international cooperation on emerging technologies, Australia's Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, Andrew Charlton, will visit India to participate in the prestigious AI Impact Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron on his fourth visit to India and said he looked forward to further strengthening cooperation across sectors and advancing bilateral ties to new heights.