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PM Modi & Emmanuel Bonne Fuel "Year of Innovation": President Macron to Visit India in Feb 2026
Summary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to French President Macron, in New Delhi to strengthen the India-France Strategic Partnership. The talks focused on the 2026 Year of Innovation and preparations for President Macron’s upcoming visit for the Global AI Impact Summit in February.
Strategic Synergy: PM Modi and Emmanuel Bonne Discuss Future of India-France Ties in New Delhi
New Delhi,January 13, 2026: In a significant move to deepen the "strong and trusted" bond between New Delhi and Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with Emmanuel Bonne, the Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron. The high-level meeting, held at the Prime Minister's residence, serves as a crucial curtain-raiser for President Macron’s highly anticipated state visit to India next month.
2026: The India-France Year of Innovation
The meeting highlighted that 2026 is officially designated as the India-France Year of Innovation. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between Indian startups and French venture capital, specifically in the deep-tech sector.
Key Focus Areas for Collaboration:
- Artificial Intelligence: Aligning ethical AI frameworks ahead of the Global AI Impact Summit.
- Green Energy: Joint research on hydrogen fuel cells and next-gen solar technology.
- Semiconductors: Exploring French expertise in chip design to support India's semiconductor mission.
- Education: Expanding exchange programs for students and researchers to foster a future-ready workforce.
Strengthening the Strategic Pillars of Defense and Space
Beyond technology, the discussions underscored a shared vision for global stability. PM Modi reaffirmed the robust India-France Strategic Partnership, which has evolved significantly since its inception in 1998.
Highlights of the Strategic Dialogue:
- Atmanirbhar Bharat: Reviewing progress on joint development in civil nuclear energy and high-tech defense hardware.
- Indo-Pacific Security: Ensuring a free, open, and inclusive maritime corridor.
- Space Exploration: Collaborative missions between ISRO and CNES for lunar and Mars exploration.
Preparing for President Macron’s February Visit
A major highlight of the meeting was the preparation for President Macron's visit in February 2026. India is set to host the Global AI Impact Summit (February 19-20), the first-ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South, where President Macron is expected to be a guest of honor.
"Encouraging to see our collaboration expanding into innovation, technology and education... Look forward to welcoming President Macron to India soon," PM Modi shared in a post on X.
Delighted to meet Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to President Macron.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 13, 2026
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Geopolitical Alignment: The 38th Strategic Dialogue
Earlier in the day, Mr. Bonne also co-chaired the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. The two sides exchanged perspectives on the evolving geopolitical landscape, including regional conflicts and the importance of digital sovereignty.
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