Last mentioned: Feb 18, 2026
Special Global Status
Bilateral ties are elevated to a Special Global Strategic Partnership focusing on deep-tech.
Horizon 2047
PM Modi and President Macron adopt the Horizon 2047 roadmap in Paris.
Strategic Partnership
India and France establish their first formal strategic partnership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally elevated India's relationship with France to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership,' signaling a new era of industrial and technological integration. The upgraded framework prioritizes deep-tech collaboration in defense, sovereign artificial intelligence, and clean energy transition.
India and France have officially elevated their bilateral relationship to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership,' placing artificial intelligence, defense technology, and clean energy at the center of their cooperation. The move signals a major shift toward technological sovereignty and a shared vision for ethical AI development between the two nations.