French President Emmanuel Macron, showcasing the strong bond between India and France, recorded a heartfelt video message in Hindi for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Macron expressed joy in welcoming Modi to Nice, Evian, or Paris, emphasizing the enduring friendship between the two nations. Switching to English, Macron thanked PM Modi for their friendship, expressing love and anticipation for a future visit to India in February.
During their joint participation at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, Prime Minister Modi highlighted India’s focus on human-centric AI and frontier technologies. He emphasized the deepening cooperation between India and France in emerging technologies, citing the transformative impact of technology in various sectors in India, including digital payments, agriculture, and space applications.
Following his keynote address, PM Modi and President Macron engaged with Indian start-ups and innovators presenting cutting-edge technologies for industry, healthcare, sustainability, and mobility. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri underlined the robust bilateral relationship between India and France, spanning crucial sectors such as space and defense, describing it as India’s strongest global partnership.
