Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron, reaffirming the strong and trusted India-France Strategic Partnership. Discussions highlighted expanding cooperation in innovation, technology, and education, alongside exchanges on regional and global issues. The meeting precedes President Macron's upcoming visit to India, with both nations emphasizing continued collaboration in security, defense, and civil nuclear energy, building on the India-France Year of Innovation.