India, France Elevate Ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'

• PM Modi and President Macron met in Mumbai, elevating India-France ties to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'.
• Macron paid tribute to 2008 Mumbai terror attack victims at Taj Mahal Palace, emphasizing unity against terrorism.
• Leaders virtually inaugurated Tata Airbus H125 helicopter assembly line, boosting defense and aerospace cooperation.
• Discussions covered AI, space, clean energy, and defense, with a focus on technology transfer and indigenous manufacturing.
• Both nations reaffirmed commitment to a multipolar world, global collaboration, and addressing international challenges.