French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his admiration for India during the India AI Impact Summit. He highlighted the strategic agreement between the two nations and defended the India-France Rafale deal against criticism, emphasizing its role in strengthening India’s defense capabilities and creating job opportunities. Macron described the bilateral relationship as unique with vast potential for cooperation in various strategic areas.
He emphasized the importance of the Rafale fighter jets deal in enhancing India’s defense preparedness and fostering strategic ties between the two countries. Macron expressed his commitment to maximizing Indian components and critical devices in the manufacturing process. The partnership between India and France was termed as a “Special Global Strategic Partnership,” signaling a deep and distinctive bond between the two nations.
Macron underscored the significance of the Make In India initiative in the Rafale deal and expressed optimism about expanding cooperation to include submarines. He viewed this as a significant advancement that would further strengthen the ties between India and France. Macron also mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming role as a special guest at the G7 as the BRICS Chair.
