Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to meet in Mumbai on Tuesday to review the progress made under the India-France strategic partnership. President Macron’s visit, part of his official trip to India from February 17 to 19, was at the invitation of PM Modi for the AI Impact Summit in India.
During the visit, the two leaders will hold a bilateral summit in Mumbai, marking President Macron’s fourth visit to India and his first official engagement in Mumbai. At 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, they will engage in bilateral talks at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai to comprehensively assess the advancements achieved under the India-France Strategic Partnership.
Discussions are expected to focus on strengthening the strategic relationship further and expanding cooperation into emerging sectors. The leaders will also exchange views on key regional and global issues, as per the Prime Minister’s Office.
Later in the day, at 5:15 p.m., PM Modi and President Macron will jointly inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026. They will address an audience comprising business leaders, start-up founders, researchers, and innovators from both countries. Several global leaders, including Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, are set to attend the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
