1 / 9Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri described the moment as India-France ties “literally touching new heights,” as the two leaders exchanged views on global and regional issues, including developments in Europe, West Asia, and the Indo-Pacific. (Image: Reuters)
2 / 9During their talks, Modi and Macron reviewed key aspects of the India-France Strategic Partnership, which has evolved into a multifaceted relationship over the past 25 years. They explored ways to deepen cooperation in defence, space, civil nuclear energy, and technology. The discussions also covered trade and investment, health, and people-to-people ties. (Image: X)
3 / 9Artificial intelligence was a major topic, building on their co-chairing of the AI Action Summit in Paris earlier in the day. Their talks reinforced the commitment to ensuring AI contributes to beneficial social, economic, and environmental outcomes. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 9The visit resulted in several agreements, including the India-France Declaration on AI, the launch of the logo for the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, and an agreement between India’s Department of Science and Technology and France’s INRIA to establish the Indo-French Centre for Digital Sciences. (Image: X)
5 / 9Other key developments included an agreement to host 10 Indian startups at the French startup incubator Station F, a declaration of intent for collaboration on Advanced Modular Reactors and Small Modular Reactors, and a renewed MoU between India’s Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and France’s Commissariat à l’Énergie Atomique to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation. (Image: X)
6 / 9Macron also hosted a dinner for Modi in Cassis, near Marseille, where the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral trade and investment. (Image: X)
7 / 9The leaders acknowledged progress in Indo-French defence cooperation, including the construction of Scorpene submarines in India. They discussed the integration of India’s DRDO-developed Air Independent Propulsion system into the P75-Scorpene submarines and welcomed discussions on missiles, helicopter engines, and jet engines. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 9Modi invited France to consider acquiring India’s Pinaka rocket launcher, highlighting it as a milestone in defence collaboration. Macron, in turn, welcomed India’s participation as an observer in the Eurodrone MALE programme managed by OCCAR. (Image: X)
9 / 9Both leaders reiterated their commitment to multilateral cooperation, calling for urgent reforms in the UN Security Council. Macron reaffirmed France’s support for India’s permanent UNSC membership. (Image: Reuters)
