India and France elevated their bilateral relationship to a special global strategic partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron vowing deeper cooperation in defence, trade, critical minerals and technology amid growing global geopolitical uncertainty
President Donald Trump has ordered the US to exit the International Solar Alliance and several climate bodies, citing national interests, reversing earlier commitments and targeting organisations linked to global climate and renewable energy initiatives
During his three-day visit to France, PM Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit with Macron in Paris, hold bilateral talks with him, and address business leaders
Modi, who is on an official visit to France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron, made the announcement during his address to the Indian community at LA Seine Musicale in Paris on Thursday.
