![PM Modi and French President Macron meet in Italy, discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral partnership](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202406/20240614-wsfl20240614111as.jpg)
PM Modi and French President Macron meet in Italy, discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral partnership
India & France to expand cooperation in defence, space, AI, and energy
India News Network | 2024-06-14
![India & France to hold Exercise Shakti in Meghalaya to enhance joint military capability](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202405/20240512-wsfl20240512141as.jpg)
India & France to hold Exercise Shakti in Meghalaya to enhance joint military capability
Over the years, joint defence exercises between the two nations have grown in size and complexity
India News Network | 2024-05-12
![Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan concludes productive visit to France](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202404/20240428-wsfl20240428141as.jpg)
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan concludes productive visit to France
The India-France Strategic Partnership has gathered significant momentum over time
India News Network | 2024-04-28
![Building a resilient future: India-France collaboration through CDRI and its environmental impact](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202404/20240426-wsfl20240426111as.jpg)
Building a resilient future: India-France collaboration through CDRI and its environmental impact
President Emmanuel Macron highlighted France’s commitments to CDRI during his visit to India in January this year
India News Network | 2024-04-26
![CDS General Anil Chauhan on official visit to France to strengthen defence ties](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202404/20240422-wsfl20240422133as.jpg)
CDS General Anil Chauhan on official visit to France to strengthen defence ties
A pivotal component of the visit includes General Chauhan's tours of critical French military installations
India News Network | 2024-04-22
![India & France take stock of cooperation in defence, space and civil nuclear energy](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202403/20240305-wsfl20240305131as.jpg)
India & France take stock of cooperation in defence, space and civil nuclear energy
The ambitious India France Horizon 2047 Roadmap was adopted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France in July, 2023
India News Network | 2024-03-05
![Digital diplomacy: India's UPI system gets another global push with launch in France](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202402/20240205-wsfl20240205142as.jpg)
Digital diplomacy: India's UPI system gets another global push with launch in France
UPI already has linkages with payment systems in several countries across the world
India News Network | 2024-02-05
![‘India is a major power at the heart of the world’s reinvention’: French President Macron](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202401/20240127-wsfl20240127151as.jpg)
‘India is a major power at the heart of the world’s reinvention’: French President Macron
French President Macron said this during his two-day (January 25-26) visit to India
India News Network | 2024-01-27
![French President Macron’s visit: India & France agree on Defence Industrial Roadmap](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202401/20240126-wsfl20240126141as.jpg)
French President Macron’s visit: India & France agree on Defence Industrial Roadmap
The roadmap will identify opportunities for partnership in the defence industrial sector
India News Network | 2024-01-26
![President Macron’s visit will give new wing to trusted partnership between India and France](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202401/20240125-wsfl20240125181as.jpg)
President Macron’s visit will give new wing to trusted partnership between India and France
By visiting India at a short notice for its Republic Day function, French President Macron has indicated that he gives priority to consolidation of India-France relations
India News Network | 2024-01-25
![A blend of history, culture and geopolitics as PM Modi hosts French President Macron in Jaipur](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202401/20240125-wsfl20240125161as.jpg)
A blend of history, culture and geopolitics as PM Modi hosts French President Macron in Jaipur
President Macron's arrival in Jaipur marks the beginning of an eventful two-day state visit
India News Network | 2024-01-25
![India-France defence relationship set to receive a further boost during French President Macron's visit](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202401/20240123-wsfl20240123151as.jpg)
India-France defence relationship set to receive a further boost during French President Macron's visit
India and France are committed to strengthening defence industrial cooperation
India News Network | 2024-01-23
![French dignitaries at India’s Republic Day parade: President Macron set to join a distinguished list](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202401/20240123-wsfl20240123121as.jpg)
French dignitaries at India’s Republic Day parade: President Macron set to join a distinguished list
President Macron's presence at the 2024 Republic Day celebration will mark the sixth instance of a French leader's participation in this event
India News Network | 2024-01-23
![India and France team up to break new ground in science and tech with a game-changing partnership](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202401/20240120-wsfl20240120141as-300.jpg)
India and France team up to break new ground in science and tech with a game-changing partnership
Priority for scientific collaboration in fields like Health, Marine Sciences, and Applied Mathematics
India News Network | 2024-01-20
![Diplomatic advisor's discussions in New Delhi set stage for French President Macron's Republic Day visit](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202401/20240114-wsfl20240114102as.jpg)
Diplomatic advisor's discussions in New Delhi set stage for French President Macron's Republic Day visit
France is the most frequently invited country to India's Republic Day parade
India News Network | 2024-01-14
![India and France outline extensive cooperation across multiple sectors](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2023/202309/20230911-wsfl20230911121as.jpg)
India and France outline extensive cooperation across multiple sectors
India and France have set ambitious goals in the areas of defence, space, and nuclear energy
India News Network | 2023-09-11
![Varuna-23: Indian and French navies participate in joint exercise in the Arabian Sea](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2023/202309/20230909-wsfl20230909081as.jpg)
Varuna-23: Indian and French navies participate in joint exercise in the Arabian Sea
Maritime exercise Varuna has become a hallmark of the India-France strategic bilateral relationship
India News Network | 2023-09-09
![India a reliable and close partner in Africa's journey to become global powerhouse: PM Modi](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2023/202308/20230825-wsfl20230825081as.jpg)
India a reliable and close partner in Africa's journey to become global powerhouse: PM Modi
India has accorded high priority to its relations with Africa, Prime Minister Modi says
India News Network | 2023-08-25
![PM Modi in France: Defence and space partnership between two nations receives major boost](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202307/20230715-wsfl20230715121as.jpg)
PM Modi in France: Defence and space partnership between two nations receives major boost
PM Modi’s visit to France offers a new meaning and dimension to defence and space partnership between the two countries
India News Network | 2023-07-15
![PM Modi addresses CEO forum, diaspora and interacts with prominent personalities of French society](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202307/20230715-wsfl20230715161as.jpg)
PM Modi addresses CEO forum, diaspora and interacts with prominent personalities of French society
PM Modi interacted with the CEOs from both countries under the rubric of India-France CEO Forum
India News Network | 2023-07-15
![On France visit, PM Modi honored with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202307/20230714-wsfl20230714121as.jpg)
On France visit, PM Modi honored with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor
PM Modi also attended the Bastille Day military parade as a guest of honor
India News Network | 2023-07-14
!["Particularly special", says PM Modi as he leaves on official visit to France](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202307/20230713-wsfl20230713081as.jpg)
"Particularly special", says PM Modi as he leaves on official visit to France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also visit the UAE on July 15, 2023
India News Network | 2023-07-13
![PM Modi's France visit: Ambitious outcomes likely on defence, space and infrastructure](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202307/20230712-wsfl20230712091as.jpg)
PM Modi's France visit: Ambitious outcomes likely on defence, space and infrastructure
The visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership
India News Network | 2023-07-12
![Indian Tri-Services contingent heads to Paris for prestigious Bastille Day parade](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202307/20230707-wsfl20230707121as.jpg)
Indian Tri-Services contingent heads to Paris for prestigious Bastille Day parade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grace the Bastille Day parade as a guest of honor
India News Network | 2023-07-07
![PM Modi's France visit: NSA Doval & President Macron's Diplomatic Advisor meet, discuss preparations](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202307/20230706-wsfl20230706131as.jpg)
PM Modi's France visit: NSA Doval & President Macron's Diplomatic Advisor meet, discuss preparations
France is a key partner of India in defense, space and nuclear technology.
India News Network | 2023-07-06
![ASEAN is cornerstone of India’s Act East policy: Jaishankar](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240726-wsfl20240726142as.jpg)
ASEAN is cornerstone of India’s Act East policy: Jaishankar
India attaches very high importance to the ASEAN as it has also emerged as the cornerstone of its engagement in the Indo-Pacific region
India News Network | 2024-07-26
![EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with his counterparts on sidelines of ASEAN Ministerials](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240726-wsfl20240726091as.jpg)
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with his counterparts on sidelines of ASEAN Ministerials
EAM Jaishankar's visit coincides with the 10th anniversary of India’s Act East Policy
India News Network | 2024-07-26
!['India’s ties with Russia based on freedom of choice': MEA on US comments after PM Modi’s Moscow visit](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240726-wsfl20240726121as.jpg)
'India’s ties with Russia based on freedom of choice': MEA on US comments after PM Modi’s Moscow visit
The relationship between India and Russia is large and long-standing, says MEA
India News Network | 2024-07-26
![Over 6,700 Indian students have returned from Bangladesh: MEA](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240726-wsfl20240726141as.jpg)
Over 6,700 Indian students have returned from Bangladesh: MEA
Received excellent cooperation from the Bangladesh government, says MEA Spokesperson
India News Network | 2024-07-26
![Must ensure full respect for the LAC and past agreements, EAM Jaishankar tells Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240725-wsfl20240726051as.jpg)
Must ensure full respect for the LAC and past agreements, EAM Jaishankar tells Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Immediate issues should be approached with a sense of purpose and urgency, says EAM Jaishankar
India News Network | 2024-07-25
![What the India-UK Technology Security Initiative is all about](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240725-wsfl20240725091as.jpg)
What the India-UK Technology Security Initiative is all about
The initiative will be coordinated by the National Security Advisors of both countries
India News Network | 2024-07-25
![Prime Minister Modi to visit Kargil on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240725-wsfl20240726131as.jpg)
Prime Minister Modi to visit Kargil on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
In addition to his visit to the Kargil War Memorial, Prime Minister Modi will also highlight the Shinkun La Tunnel Project
India News Network | 2024-07-25
![India-UK strategic partnership set to get a boost with Foreign Secretary Lammy’s New Delhi visit](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240725-wsfl20240726052as.jpg)
India-UK strategic partnership set to get a boost with Foreign Secretary Lammy’s New Delhi visit
Prime Minister Modi welcomes desire to conclude a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement
India News Network | 2024-07-25
![EAM Jaishankar to visit Lao PDR to attend Foreign Ministers' Meetings](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240724-wsfl20240724092as.jpg)
EAM Jaishankar to visit Lao PDR to attend Foreign Ministers' Meetings
This year marks a decade of India's Act East Policy
India News Network | 2024-07-24
![India and Kuwait eye closer cooperation in trade & investment, technology](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240724-wsfl20240724151as.jpg)
India and Kuwait eye closer cooperation in trade & investment, technology
Both sides have also discussed deepening their energy cooperation
India News Network | 2024-07-24
![As India hosts 46th Session of World Heritage Committee, focus on inclusion of Assam's Moidans in UNESCO list](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240724-wsfl20240724091as.jpg)
As India hosts 46th Session of World Heritage Committee, focus on inclusion of Assam's Moidans in UNESCO list
Moidan are being examined under the category of Cultural Property
India News Network | 2024-07-24