New chapter in relations between India and France: Historic meeting of PM Modi and Macron in Mumbai

India France Innovation Forum 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have held a very important bilateral meeting in Mumbai. During this meeting, both the great leaders together inaugurated the India France Innovation Forum 2026. Describing this meeting as historic, PM Modi said that now our relations have become a special global strategic partnership. This new partnership will prove to be a milestone not only for both the countries but for the stability and progress of the entire world.

expansion of strategic cooperation

The meeting discussed further deepening of cooperation in areas such as defence, space, clean energy and emerging technologies. Both the countries have shared a common resolve to build a strong and dynamic network among startups and medium enterprises (MSMEs). New joint innovation centers will also be established in the future along with exchange of researchers and students.

Self-reliance in helicopter manufacturing

The inauguration of the helicopter assembly line in India is a great testimony of the unwavering friendship and trust between the two countries. Now India and France together are building the world’s only helicopter that can fly to the heights of Everest. This state-of-the-art helicopter will be manufactured in India and will also be exported to other countries globally.

economic and trade agreements

The year 2026 is being considered as a very important and decisive turning point for the relations between India and the European Union. The two leaders have signed a special agreement for avoidance of double taxation which will promote mutual investment. The free trade agreement with the European Union will take India-France trade to new heights in the times to come.

Technical and Educational Center

A historic decision has been taken to set up a special India-France center for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the health sector. Both sides have also agreed to establish national centers of excellence for digital science and aeronautical skill development. These centers are very visionary steps towards innovation and skill development keeping in mind the future needs.

new direction of future

Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that this unbreakable partnership between India and France now has no definite limits. This cooperation spans every critical area from the vast depths of the oceans to the highest snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas. Both the nations are fully prepared to together face global challenges and become leaders in the field of cutting-edge technology.

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goal of global stability

This special partnership between India and France has been created with the aim of maintaining peace and stability in the entire world. Joint efforts in the field of innovation and research will provide a new impetus and strength to the economies of both the countries. This meeting has made it clear that the diplomatic relations between India and France have now entered a new era.