Overview
- India’s External Affairs Ministry confirmed President Emmanuel Macron’s official trip to Mumbai and New Delhi from February 17 to 19.
- Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will jointly inaugurate the India–France Year of Innovation in Mumbai, a 2026 program to deepen research, startup and industry links.
- On February 19, Macron will participate in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, highlighting shared priorities on artificial intelligence governance and deployment.
- Talks will cover a wide spectrum under the Horizon 2047 roadmap, with regional and global issues on the agenda including cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
- Ahead of the visit, India’s Defence Acquisition Council is expected to consider Acceptance of Necessity for a proposal to procure 114 Rafale jets with substantial Make-in-India manufacturing, according to reports.