Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to India for a three-day visit. The leaders are meeting in Mumbai and later in Delhi to advance cooperation in defense, trade, innovation, and the Indo-Pacific. The visit also inaugurates the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, strengthening bilateral ties.
French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by First Lady Brigitte Macron, has arrived in Mumbai for a high-profile three-day visit to India. He was received by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a message on X, expressed confidence that the visit will deepen bilateral cooperation across sectors and contribute to global progress. The leaders are scheduled to meet in Mumbai today, followed by engagements in Delhi.
The visit marks Macron’s fourth trip to India and his first official engagement in Mumbai, highlighting the growing importance of India-France relations. Key discussions will focus on defense partnerships, Indo-Pacific cooperation, renewable energy, and innovation ecosystems. The leaders will also jointly inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, bringing together business leaders, startups, and researchers.
Key Highlights:
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Arrival: Macron lands in Mumbai with First Lady Brigitte Macron.
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Welcome: Received by Governor Acharya Devvrat and CM Devendra Fadnavis.
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PM Modi’s Message: “India looks forward to advancing bilateral ties to new heights.”
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Agenda: Defense, Indo-Pacific, trade, renewable energy, innovation.
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Special Event: Launch of India-France Year of Innovation 2026.
This visit underscores the strategic depth of India-France relations, reinforcing cooperation in both bilateral and global contexts.
Sources: India TV, The Indian Express, News18, Times of India