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India-France Forge Critical Minerals Pact to Boost Green Tech Supply Chains

India and France have announced a Joint Declaration of Intent to cooperate on critical minerals, aiming to build resilient and sustainable supply chains. The partnership includes establishing a joint advanced technology development group and a new centre for advanced materials research. The agreement was highlighted during bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai. The leaders emphasized the role of critical minerals in supporting the green and digital economy.

Key Points: India, France Sign Critical Minerals Cooperation Declaration

  • Joint Declaration on critical minerals
  • New advanced materials centre with CNRS
  • Enhanced tech & tax agreement cooperation
  • Focus on green & digital economy supply chains
  • Part of broader strategic partnership
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India, France announce Joint Declaration of Intent for cooperation in critical minerals

India and France deepen strategic ties with a joint declaration on critical minerals cooperation, advanced tech, and a new materials research centre.

"On critical and emerging technology, we've decided to constitute a joint advanced technology development group... - Sanjeev Kumar Singla"

Mumbai, February 18

India and France have announced a joint declaration of intent for cooperation in critical minerals, Indian Ambassador to France Sanjeev Kumar Singla said.

Speaking to the media persons on Tuesday, the Indian Ambassador announced a letter of intent to establish a centre on advanced materials between the Indian Department of Science and Technology and the French institution CNRS.

"On critical and emerging technology, we've decided to constitute a joint advanced technology development group, as well as a joint declaration of intent for cooperation in critical minerals. There's also a letter of intent to establish a centre on advanced materials between our Department of Science and Technology and the French institution called CNRS, which is one of the world's largest scientific institutions, especially focused on basic research. We've also signed the amendment to the double tax avoidance agreement between the two countries," Sanjeev Kumar Singla said.

According to the joint statement issued by India and France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to deepen cooperation in exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling technologies of critical minerals and rare earths in order to create diversified, sustainable, responsible, and resilient supply chains. The leaders recognised the key role of critical minerals in supporting a green and digital economy, emerging technologies and advanced manufacturing.

Both sides welcomed the Joint Declaration of Intent on cooperation in the field of critical minerals between France and India, the joint statement shared by the External Affairs Ministry said.

On Tuesday, PM Modi and Emmanuel Macron held bilateral talks on cooperation in the industrial, defence, clean energy, space, and emerging technologies sectors in Mumbai. PM Modi said that ties between the two nations are for "global stability and progress."

The French President and PM Modi jointly inaugurated the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 at the Gateway of India in Mumbai.

Macron is currently on his fourth visit to India. As the Mumbai leg of bilateral talks concluded, Macron will now head to New Delhi to attend the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam.

- ANI

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Priya S
Excellent news! Collaboration in basic research through CNRS can be a game-changer for our scientific community. Hope this leads to more opportunities for young Indian researchers.
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Rohit P
While the intent is good, I hope the execution is transparent. We've seen many MoUs signed with fanfare that don't translate to ground-level benefits for our manufacturing sector. The focus should be on creating jobs here.
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Sarah B
The emphasis on recycling technologies is very smart. It's not just about mining new minerals, but creating a circular economy. This is how you build sustainable supply chains.
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Vikram M
France is a reliable partner. This deal, along with the Rafale and Scorpene submarines, shows our relationship is moving beyond symbolism to hardcore strategic and technological cooperation. Good for Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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Kavya N
Inaugurating the Year of Innovation at the Gateway of India was a beautiful symbolic gesture. Hope the innovation truly benefits common people and leads to affordable green tech solutions.

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