New Delhi, February 18: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday, accompanied by First Lady Brigitte Macron. Upon landing, he was welcomed by MOS K.V. Singh, and he expressed his gratitude to local artists who performed in the light rain.
The Ministry of External Affairs shared images on social media, announcing President Macron’s participation in the AI Impact Summit 2026. This summit aims to strengthen India-France relations amidst the growing influence of artificial intelligence.
This marks Macron’s fourth visit to India since taking office. He began his trip in Mumbai. His first visit was in March 2018, followed by trips for the G20 summit in September 2023 and as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations in January 2024.
India and France have maintained a strategic partnership since 1998, collaborating in defense, technology, space, and energy sectors. This visit is considered crucial for advancing that cooperation.
Both nations are celebrating 2026 as the ‘India-France Innovation Year,’ a year-long initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration in new technologies, research, and industrial innovation. The focus of this Innovation Year is on artificial intelligence (AI). India and France are working together on a shared AI roadmap, aimed at developing responsible and ethical AI systems.
Prime Minister Modi met with President Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday, where they held a joint press conference. The Prime Minister described France as India’s special partner and announced that both countries have decided to upgrade their relationship to a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership.’
This partnership signifies that the two nations will collaborate not only in trade or arms procurement but also in security, technology, space, maritime security, and major global issues. Previously, their relationship was classified as a ‘Strategic Partnership,’ which began in 1998.
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