PM Modi, Macron Inaugurate India-France Innovation Forum; Boost AI, Defense Ties

• French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron arrived in Mumbai for a three-day official visit to India.
• Macron met PM Narendra Modi at Lok Bhavan to discuss artificial intelligence and strategic cooperation.
• Key focus included renewed push for bilateral defense cooperation, with joint manufacturing of helicopters and HAMMER missiles.
• This marks Macron’s fourth visit to India, highlighting sustained momentum in the India-France strategic partnership.
• The visit emphasizes AI cooperation and emerging technologies between the two nations.