Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Thursday to embark on a high-profile, three-day official visit, reinforcing the deeply rooted strategic partnership between India and France. Stepping off the aircraft at Orly Airport, Modi was received with full military honors by French dignitaries before expressing his immense enthusiasm for the bilateral engagements ahead. In a formal statement released upon his arrival, the Prime Minister emphasized that the multi-dimensional alliance between New Delhi and Paris extends far beyond traditional bilateral cooperation, serving as a critical cornerstone for international stability, economic resilience, and sustainable development on the global stage.
The high-stakes visit comes at a pivotal moment as both nations navigate a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. Modi is scheduled to hold extensive, one-on-one structured dialogues with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, where the two leaders are expected to review the comprehensive roadmap for the India-France Strategic Partnership. The talks will prominently feature deep-tech collaboration, defense co-production, and joint maritime security initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region, alongside critical discussions on accelerating green energy transitions and stabilizing global supply chains. Beyond the diplomatic core, Prime Minister Modi will address a major gathering of the Indian diaspora in Paris and interact with top French CEOs to pitch India’s expanding manufacturing capabilities under the “Make in India” initiative. Reaffirming the shared values of strategic autonomy and multilateralism, Modi noted that a robust, forward-looking relationship between the world’s largest democracy and a premier European power is increasingly indispensable for driving equitable global progress and fostering a multipolar world order.
