Indo-French ties
At a time when India is recalibrating its diplomatic outreach, the strengthening of the India-France strategic partnership assumes strategic significance.
At a time when India is recalibrating its diplomatic outreach, the strengthening of the India-France strategic partnership assumes strategic significance.
The meeting was marked by an engaging exchange on various global issues.
In a statement issued here, IAF spokesperson said that the IAF contingent has already arrived in France and will be participating with Su 30MKl fighter aircraft.
Both the countries condemned the dastardly terrorist attack on innocent civilians on 22 April 2025 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, during the 17th Meeting of the India-France Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism (CT), which was held in Paris, France, on September 11.
On Ukraine, PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for the peaceful resolution of the conflict and the early restoration of peace and stability.
Addressing the 14th India-France CEOs Forum in Paris with President Macron, PM Modi highlighted the opportunities offered by the India growth story, in the defence, energy, highway, civil aviation, space, healthcare, fintech, and sustainable development sectors.
The AI Action Summit in Paris underscored the need to reinforce a diverse AI ecosystem, emphasising a human-centric, rights-based, and ethical approach to artificial intelligence.
The 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise 'Shakti' between India and France started on May 13 and concluded on May 26, 2024.
An announcement to this effect was made after a meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday in Paris.
India-France Business Summit, commemorating 25 years of India-France Friendship, will be held in Paris on April 11.
