What happened:
On February 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai to advance the India–France strategic partnership. The meeting at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan covered key areas of bilateral cooperation during Macron’s fourth visit to India.
Why it matters:
The engagement reinforces strong India–France ties across strategic, technological and global issues, highlighting shared priorities in innovation, security and resilient democratic partnerships.