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France: Indian Air Force shares stunning visuals from bilateral air Exercise Garuda 2025
Mont-de-Marsan, November 27: The Indian Air Force and the French Air and Space Force have been executing several mission profiles to deepen interoperability as the bilateral exercise Garuda 2025 continues in full swing.
Force for global good!: PM Modi after meeting French President on sidelines of G20 Summit
Johannesburg, November 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.
India-France ties remain force for global good: PM Modi after meeting Macron
Johannesburg, Nov 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India–France ties remain a force for global good as he met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg.
India, France strengthen counter-terror ties with NSG-GIGN Letter of Intent in Paris
Paris, November 20: India and France strengthened their counter-terrorism cooperation as Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), Brighu Srinivasan, and Commander of France's GIGN, Colonel Benoit Villeminoz, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) in Paris.
DRDO, DGA, France ink Technical Agreement to deepen collaboration in defence
New Delhi, November 20: A Technical Agreement has been signed between Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France to deepen collaboration in defence research and development, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
Indian Air Force participates in bilateral exercise 'Garuda 25' with French Air and Space Force
New Delhi, November 15: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise 'Garuda 25' with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) at Mont-de-Marsan, France, from November 16-27, the Ministry of Defence shared in an official statement on Saturday.
2026 to be Year of India-France Innovation as both nations share common vision for developing AI: France's Special Envoy for AI
New Delhi, November 7: The year 2026 will mark a major milestone for India and France as both nations come together to celebrate the "Year of India-France Innovation," providing opportunities for startups and innovators from both countries to collaborate, stated Anne Bouverot, France's Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence, in an exclusive conversation with ANI.
India, France need to get AI developed in a way that is closer to our cultures: French special envoy
New Delhi, November 7: France's Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Anne Bouverot, stated that India and France need to collaborate to create AI that understands and reflects their respective cultures, rather than merely following Western ideas.
India shows same spirit of finding balance between innovation, regulation in AI: France's Special Envoy Bouverot
New Delhi, November 6: France's Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Anne Bouverot, on Thursday praised India's approach to AI governance, noting that India demonstrates the "same spirit" as France in striking a balance between fostering innovation and implementing necessary regulations in AI, while emphasising collaborative efforts without imposing lessons.
India & France hold Air Staff talks, discuss enhancing cooperation
New Delhi, Oct 2: India and France held the 22nd edition of Air Staff Talks in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation through joint training, and sharing of best practices, the Indian Air Force (IAF) announced on Thursday.
India, France hold 22nd Air Staff Talks to strengthen military cooperation
New Delhi, October 2: The 22nd edition of Air Staff Talks between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF) was held in New Delhi from September 29 to October 1, 2025, with both sides focusing on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, as per Indian Air Force.
India, France strengthen civil nuclear ties, discuss Ukraine, West Asia at Special Task Force meeting
New Delhi, September 23: India and France held the Second Meeting of the India-France Special Task Force on Civil Nuclear Energy in the national capital, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary-General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Anne-Marie Descotes.
Aman Gupta thanks PM Modi for redefining leadership
New Delhi, Sep 17: boAt co-founder Aman Gupta on Wednesday shared a post on social media platform X, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dedication and work ethic.
India-France hold 17th Meeting of Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism
Paris, September 12: The 17th meeting of the India-France Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism (CT) was held in Paris, France, on Thursday, where the two countries assessed counter-terrorism challenges, discussed bilateral and multilateral cooperation and broadened the scope of the dialogue.
PM Modi, French President Macron discuss bringing quick end to Ukraine conflict
New Delhi, Sep 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a phone conversation with Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, exchanging views on recent efforts towards bringing an end to the conflict in Ukraine while reiterating India’s consistent support for peaceful resolution of the issue and early restoration of peace and stability in the entire region.
PM Modi, French President exchange views on recent efforts to bring an end to Ukraine conflict
New Delhi September 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday had a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and the two leaders reviewed the progress in bilateral cooperation in various areas.
PM Modi discusses peace efforts in Ukraine, West Asia with French President Macron
New Delhi, August 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron in which he reiterated India's support for the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and the West Asia region.
PM Modi, French President Macron exchange views on peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia
New Delhi, August 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday exchanged views on efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and in West Asia.
PM Modi, French President Macron discuss peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia
New Delhi, Aug 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, discussing efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the strategic partnership between both nations.
PM Modi expresses gratitude to French President Macron on Independence Day wishes
New Delhi, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed thanks to French President Emmanuel Macron for his warm greetings as India celebrates its Independence Day.
Macron greets 'friend' PM Modi on I-Day, says India-France strategic partnership to deepen towards 2047
Paris, Aug 15: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday congratulated "friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the country's 79th Independence Day, hoping that the strategic partnership between both countries will continue to deepen towards 2047 and beyond.
India and France pledge deepening of strategic ties on Bastille Day
Paris, July 14: France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot on Monday highlighted the growing India-France strategic partnership, while thanking External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on his greetings to the French government and French citizens on the occasion of French National Day, also known as Bastille Day.
India, France will keep working closely for betterment of our planet: PM Modi after meeting Macron
Kananaskis, June 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
PM Modi meets 'friend' French President Macron at G7 Summit
Kananaskis, June 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "he was delighted to interact with 'friend'" and French President Emmanuel Macron at the sidelines of G7 Summit here on Tuesday.
Paris: EAM Jaishankar discusses global rebalancing with strategic community
Paris, June 15: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) discussed global rebalancing with strategic community as the the world undergoes rapid strategic realignment.
Jaishankar appreciates France's support in India's fight against terror, reaffirms strategic partnership
Paris, June 15: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar during his talks with French President Emmanuel Macron appreciated France's strong support to India in the fight against terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
EAM conveys India's interest in Mediterranean region at Raisina Mediterranean
Marseille, June 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, Italian legal professional Francesco Parisi and Head of the Foreign Relations team Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) Abigaël Vasselier at Raisina Mediterranean 2025 dialogue.
Jaishankar emphasises value of trust, says France in many ways is India's most trusted partner in Europe
Marseille, June 14: Europe is now more self-aware, strategically autonomous and thinks about global issues from European perspective rather than a collective and all this has policy implications, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday and noted that France is in many ways is India's most trusted partner in Europe.
EAM Jaishankar, French counterpart Barrot discuss bilateral cooperation, explore new opportunities in technology
Marseille, June 13: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Marseille on Friday and discussed bilateral cooperation, including in trade, defence, clean energy, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), culture and people-to-people ties. The two leaders explored new opportunities in technology.
India, EU keen to complete FTA by end of this year: Jaishankar
Marseille, June 13: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that India and EU have set the goal of trying to complete the Free Trade Agreement by end this year and noted that the negotiators and the stakeholders are reacting to a global environment where the importance of doing this FTA has become much more.
MP CM meets French Ambassador Thierry Mathou, inks MoU to elevate cultural ties
Bhopal, June 13: French Ambassador Thierry Mathou called upon Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at the latter's official residence, Samatva Bhavan, in Bhopal on Friday.
EAM Jaishankar meets Macron, thanks French President for backing India's fight against terrorism
Paris, June 12: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday called on French President Emmanuel Macron during his official visit to France, conveying greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressing gratitude for France's support in India's fight against terrorism.
EAM Jaishankar meets French President Macron, highlights strategic ties and cooperation
Paris, June 12: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings during his visit to France.
Piyush Goyal highlights 'India opportunity' to French businesses
Paris, June 4: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that deeper engagement between businesses will play a significant role in further strengthening the India-France strategic partnership.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlights 'India Opportunity' at India-France Business Conference
Paris, June 4: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal addressed the India-France Business Conference on Tuesday (local time), highlighting the 'India Opportunity', driven by a skilled and talented workforce and the government's commitment to ease of doing business, and how it offers promising avenue for French companies.
French companies believe in the India growth story: Piyush Goyal
Paris, June 3: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday addressed the India-France CEO Forum, covering a wide range of aspects of India-France cooperation, including technology, AI, education and startups.
India, France discuss progress of free trade agreement negotiations
New Delhi, June 2: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met French Finance Minister Eric Lombard in Paris and discussed the progress of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations.
Deepening India-France economic ties: Piyush Goyal meets French minister Eric Lombard
Paris, June 2: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a productive meeting with French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, Eric Lombard, on Monday (local time), focusing on deepening the India-France economic partnership with an emphasis on trade, investments, and technology cooperation.
Piyush Goyal commences five-day official visit to France, Italy
New Delhi, June 1: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday commenced his three-day official visit to France, which is part of his ongoing visit to France and Italy from June 1 to 5.
Rafale friendship takes flight: French Senate delegation backs India in fight against terror
New Delhi, May 20: The Rafale fighter jets supplied by France are not just cutting-edge defence platforms — they now stand as soaring symbols of a time-tested friendship and strategic trust between India and France, New Delhi told a visiting delegation of the French Senate on Tuesday.