Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron, ahead of a potential major defense deal. The meeting focused on strengthening the India-France Strategic Partnership, with discussions covering cooperation in innovation, technology, education, security, defense, space, and civil nuclear energy. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to joint development and innovation, aligning with India's 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives, and exchanged perspectives on regional and global issues.