New Delhi, February 10 French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a three-day visit to India next week to attend the AI Impact Summit and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen ties in key sectors such as trade and defense.
Macron will begin his visit from Mumbai on February 17, where he and Modi will inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation.
The two leaders are expected to hold bilateral talks in Mumbai.
"Both leaders will discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide spectrum of areas as enshrined in the Horizon 2047 Roadmap," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, announcing the French leader's visit.
The 'Horizon Roadmap' was unveiled following extensive talks between Modi and Macron in Paris in July 2023. Its aim was to strengthen bilateral ties, including in trade and investment.
The MEA said Modi and Macron will discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
"The two leaders will also be in Mumbai to jointly inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation, which will be celebrated throughout 2026 in both countries," it said in a statement.
The French president will participate in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 19.
"This visit follows Prime Minister Modi's visit to France in February 2025 and reflects the mutual trust and depth of the India-France Strategic Partnership, as well as the shared commitment of the two countries to further deepen it," the MEA said.
The bilateral Year of Innovation will focus on collaborative events for innovation in different sectors, including culture, trade, and technology.
