France and India Launch Year of Innovation to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

In February 2026, France and India marked the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation, underscoring their expanding strategic partnership. French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi jointly inaugurated the initiative, emphasizing collaboration in AI, aerospace, health, energy transition, and cultural industries. A delegation of over 110 French companies, including 23 innovative firms, engaged with Indian stakeholders through events like the India AI Impact Summit Expo and academic forums, highlighting commitments to joint research, industrial cooperation, and technology exchange.