"I had an excellent meeting with my friend President Emmanuel Macron. This is our fourth meeting in a year, which signals our priority to strong Indo-French relations. Our talks covered areas like defence, security, technology, AI, blue economy etc. Many topics were discussed and we also discussed how to encourage innovation and research among the youth.I wished them all the best for hosting the Paris Olympics starting next month,” PM Modi posted on Twitter after the meeting.
The PMO elaborated that during their meeting, the two leaders reviewed India-France bilateral relations with a focus on the 'Horizon 2047' roadmap and the Indo-Pacific roadmap.
The discussions included cooperation in defence, nuclear, space, education, climate action, digital public infrastructure, connectivity and cultural initiatives such as national museum partnerships and enhancing people-to-people ties.
They agreed to further intensify strategic defense cooperation with greater focus on 'Make in India'.
"The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the partnership, including in the areas of defence, nuclear, space, education, climate action, digital public infrastructure, critical technologies, connectivity and culture.They also exchanged views on major global and regional issues. ,” India's External Affairs Ministry said after the meeting.
They also agreed to expand cooperation in the fields of AI, critical and emerging technologies, energy and sports, working together in the context of the upcoming AI Summit to be held in France in 2025 and the UN Ocean Conference.
Exchanging views on key global and regional issues, they emphasized that a strong and trusted strategic partnership between India and France is vital for a stable and prosperous global order and can take it to greater heights. Agreed to work together for.
PM Modi thanked President Macron for his warm wishes on assuming the presidency for the third consecutive time and also wished him all the best for the upcoming Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.Macron had last week congratulated PM Modi, calling him "dear friend" as the BJP-led NDA formed the government for the third consecutive time after the Lok Sabha elections.
"India has just concluded the world's largest election! Congratulations to my dear friend, Narendra Modi. Together, we will continue to strengthen the strategic partnership that unites India and France," Macron posted on Twitter.
Over the past few years, the India-France partnership has expanded into many new areas under the leadership of the two leaders, from the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets to jointly developing helicopter engines.
Last year, Prime Minister Modi had attended the annual Bastille Day Parade in Paris as the 'guest of honour' at the invitation of the French President, as the two countries celebrated the 25th anniversary of the India-France strategic partnership.France also honored PM Modi with the country's highest award, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour.
India-France relations got a big boost earlier this year as Macron was the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day celebrations during his two-day state visit in January.The President of France also visited India during the G-20 summit held in September last year.
The PMO elaborated that during their meeting, the two leaders reviewed India-France bilateral relations with a focus on the 'Horizon 2047' roadmap and the Indo-Pacific roadmap.
The discussions included cooperation in defence, nuclear, space, education, climate action, digital public infrastructure, connectivity and cultural initiatives such as national museum partnerships and enhancing people-to-people ties.
They agreed to further intensify strategic defense cooperation with greater focus on 'Make in India'.
"The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the partnership, including in the areas of defence, nuclear, space, education, climate action, digital public infrastructure, critical technologies, connectivity and culture.They also exchanged views on major global and regional issues. ,” India's External Affairs Ministry said after the meeting.
They also agreed to expand cooperation in the fields of AI, critical and emerging technologies, energy and sports, working together in the context of the upcoming AI Summit to be held in France in 2025 and the UN Ocean Conference.
Exchanging views on key global and regional issues, they emphasized that a strong and trusted strategic partnership between India and France is vital for a stable and prosperous global order and can take it to greater heights. Agreed to work together for.
PM Modi thanked President Macron for his warm wishes on assuming the presidency for the third consecutive time and also wished him all the best for the upcoming Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.Macron had last week congratulated PM Modi, calling him "dear friend" as the BJP-led NDA formed the government for the third consecutive time after the Lok Sabha elections.
"India has just concluded the world's largest election! Congratulations to my dear friend, Narendra Modi. Together, we will continue to strengthen the strategic partnership that unites India and France," Macron posted on Twitter.
Over the past few years, the India-France partnership has expanded into many new areas under the leadership of the two leaders, from the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets to jointly developing helicopter engines.
Last year, Prime Minister Modi had attended the annual Bastille Day Parade in Paris as the 'guest of honour' at the invitation of the French President, as the two countries celebrated the 25th anniversary of the India-France strategic partnership.France also honored PM Modi with the country's highest award, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour.
India-France relations got a big boost earlier this year as Macron was the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day celebrations during his two-day state visit in January.The President of France also visited India during the G-20 summit held in September last year.