Modi, Macron Launch H125 Helicopter Line, Elevate India-France Strategic Partnership

• PM Modi and French President Macron inaugurated the H125 Light Utility Helicopter Final Assembly Line of Tata Airbus in Vemgal, Karnataka.
• The leaders announced the elevation of the India-France strategic partnership to a 'Special Strategic Partnership,' emphasizing trust, openness, and ambition.
• PM Modi highlighted the 'India-France Innovation Year' to transform the strategic partnership into a 'people's partnership,' focusing on collaboration in defense, clean energy, space, and technology.
• Macron's visit includes participation in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in New Delhi, underscoring joint initiatives in AI and other sectors.
• Both nations aim to strengthen ties between industries, startups, MSMEs, and promote student/researcher exchanges and joint innovation centers.