India's closest European strategic partner. France supported India's nuclear programme post-1998, has sold Rafale jets (36 IAF, 26 IN), and is the only Western power to share India's vision of a multipolar world. The Indo-Pacific partnership deepens through joint naval patrols.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 Summit in Evian on June 17, 2026, reframing global economic growth around inclusion and human well-being rather than GDP metrics alone, anchoring the pitch to India's proven development philosophy.
Indian Prime Minister undertakes June 2026 visit to France and Slovakia, inaugurating 'Bharat Innovates' innovation summit in Nice with President Macron while conducting first-ever Indian PM state visit to Slovakia.
During a June 2026 visit to France, India's Prime Minister secured nine bilateral agreements ranging from artificial intelligence governance to startup incubation, signaling deepening technological and economic cooperation between the two nations.
France elevated its relationship with India to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' during President Macron's February 2026 visit, anchoring the upgrade with defence manufacturing, innovation initiatives, and critical minerals cooperation.
India's Prime Minister concluded a structured diplomatic visit to France spanning Nice, Evian, and Paris from June 14-19, 2026, including participation in G7 and G7 outreach meetings.
India's Prime Minister concluded a structured three-phase visit to France on June 19, 2026, spanning Nice, Evian, and Paris, with engagement in G7 and G7 outreach meetings alongside bilateral diplomacy.
Indian Prime Minister undertakes a six-day diplomatic tour to France and Slovakia from June 13-18, 2026, consolidating the newly elevated India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership and making history with Slovakia's first-ever Indian PM visit.
India's Prime Minister addressed the Indian community in Paris on June 18, 2026, emphasizing the diaspora's role in advancing the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership and announcing UPI expansion to boost bilateral tourism and economic flows.
India's Prime Minister addressed the Indian community in Paris on June 18, 2026, highlighting diaspora contributions to the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership and announcing UPI expansion in France to boost bilateral tourism and connectivity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly addressed Europe's largest tech conference on June 18, 2026, with India as official AI Country Partner and record startup representation showcasing the deepening bilateral technology alliance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 Summit in Evian on sustainable economic growth, presenting India's inclusive development philosophy as an alternative framework for global prosperity amid mounting uncertainties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly participated in VivaTech 2026 in Paris, with India as the official AI Country Partner, showcasing over 80 Indian deep-tech startups and reinforcing bilateral cooperation in frontier technologies.
Prime Minister addressed the G7 summit in Evian, France on June 18, 2026, focusing on balanced, shared, and sustainable economic development for all nations.
India's Prime Minister visit to France on 14 June 2026 produced nine major outcomes including an Innovation Roadmap 2030, joint AI governance working group, and a high-level trade doubling mechanism, signalling deepened technology and economic cooperation.
Prime Minister Modi addressed VivaTech 2026 in Paris on June 18, positioning the India-France Year of Innovation as a strategic bridge connecting India's and Europe's technology ecosystems, building on the landmark India-EU Free Trade Agreement concluded earlier in 2026.
France and India upgraded their bilateral relationship to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' during President Macron's February 2026 visit, anchoring the elevation through defence manufacturing, innovation frameworks, and critical minerals cooperation.
Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron jointly launched Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice on June 14, showcasing 120 Indian deep-tech startups and 20 institutes of excellence to 350+ global investors, signaling deepening India-France innovation cooperation.
India and France jointly launched the Innovation Roadmap 2030 on June 14, 2026, anchoring their 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' on expanded cooperation in AI, digital technology, and research to drive economic resilience and technological sovereignty.
President Macron's fourth visit to India in February 2026 culminated in New Delhi and Paris elevating their bilateral relationship to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership,' marking a significant deepening of Franco-Indian ties.
Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice on June 14, bringing together 120 Indian deep-tech startups, over 350 global investors, and reinforcing Franco-Indian partnership across innovation, climate, and Indo-Pacific stability.
During Prime Minister Modi's June 2026 visit to France, India and France signed nine significant agreements spanning artificial intelligence, digital innovation, aerospace skilling, fintech integration, and a bilateral trade-doubling mechanism.
India and France have formalized a comprehensive Innovation Roadmap 2030, anchoring their elevated Special Global Strategic Partnership in artificial intelligence, digital technology, and research collaboration to drive economic resilience and technological sovereignty.
India's Prime Minister arrived in Nice on June 14, 2026, launching a three-phase visit to France that will include G7 meetings in Évian-les-Bains and conclude in Paris, according to an official MEA briefing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held bilateral talks at Villa Kerylos in Nice on June 14, 2026, marking the first leaders' meeting since India-France ties were elevated to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' status earlier in the year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held bilateral talks in Nice on June 14, 2026, marking their first meeting since elevating India-France ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' status earlier this year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026, a three-day deep-tech innovation summit in Nice showcasing 120 Indian start-ups and 20 institutes across 13 technology pillars to 350+ global investors.
India's Prime Minister arrived in Nice on June 13, 2026, launching a three-phase diplomatic visit to France that will include G7 meetings in Évian-les-Bains and concluding engagements in Paris, with India's Foreign Secretary briefing media on June 15.
India and France launched a comprehensive Innovation Roadmap 2030 on June 14, anchoring their 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' in artificial intelligence, digital technology, and research cooperation to drive economic resilience and technological sovereignty.
France's President visited India in mid-February 2026 to upgrade bilateral ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' status, anchoring the relationship through expanded defence cooperation, joint missile production, and a dedicated innovation framework.
President Macron's February 2026 visit to India culminated in New Delhi and Paris elevating their bilateral relationship to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership,' marking a significant deepening of ties on innovation, security, and global order.