Macron Arrives in India for Key Talks with PM Modi, Focus on Defense, AI

• French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai for a three-day official visit, welcomed by Maharashtra Governor and CM.
• The visit aims to strengthen the India-France strategic partnership, with a focus on defense, space, and digital sectors.
• PM Modi and President Macron will hold bilateral talks, launch 'India-France Year of Innovation - 2026', and address business leaders.
• Macron expressed enthusiasm for meeting PM Modi, anticipating stronger strategic ties and accelerated cooperation.
• This is Macron's fourth visit to India, first to Mumbai; he will also attend the 'AI Impact Summit' in Delhi.