India-France Forge 'Superpower' Friendship: 21 Agreements from Defense to AI

• India and France elevate partnership to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' with 21 agreements.
• French H125 helicopter final assembly line to be established in Vemagal, Karnataka, boosting 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
• Defense cooperation includes joint design, development of platforms, and reciprocal officer deployment.
• New 'Joint Advanced Technology Development Group' and 'Indo-French Center for AI in Health' launched.
• Focus on clean energy, startup collaboration, and amendment to Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.