Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an Indian innovation and technology fair in Nice on Sunday, marking a new step in the strategic rapprochement between Paris and New Delhi. This meeting, held on the eve of the G7 summit, illustrates France's desire to strengthen its ties with a country that the French president describes as an essential power. The two leaders also signed a joint declaration on inclusive and sustainable artificial intelligence.
Enhanced technological cooperation
The partnership between France and India now covers strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, space, and disruptive technologies. For several months, Emmanuel Macron has been multiplying initiatives to intensify this cooperation with New Delhi, which he presents as a major player in global innovation. This dynamic is part of a broader bilateral relationship, as India seeks to play an increasing role on the international stage and intends to have a greater influence at major diplomatic meetings.
New Delhi wants to have influence at the G7
The Nice meeting precedes the G7 summit, where Narendra Modi will participate in discussions alongside the major Western powers. For Paris, this rapprochement reflects an ambition to diversify strategic partnerships in a reshaped geopolitical landscape. India, with its significant demographic and economic weight, represents a key diplomatic and technological ally for France in the years to come.
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