India and France Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Ahead of Macron's 2026 India Visit

India and France reaffirmed their strong strategic partnership during the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi, co-chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to French President Macron. The discussions covered cooperation in security, defence, technology, space, civil nuclear energy, and innovation, aligning with India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Both sides emphasized closer collaboration to address global security challenges and reviewed preparations for Macron's upcoming visit to India in February 2026.