Overview
- National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and French diplomatic advisor Emmanuel Bonne co-chaired the 38th Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on January 13.
- Officials reviewed cooperation across security, defence, technology, space and civil nuclear domains with an emphasis on joint development under Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- Both sides discussed regional and global developments and stressed closer coordination to tackle security challenges and promote stability.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bonne and highlighted expanding collaboration in innovation, technology and education as the partners mark the India–France Year of Innovation.
- The French Embassy said the engagements align with the Horizon 2047 roadmap, and both countries reviewed preparations for President Macron’s upcoming trip.