Overview

• French President Emmanuel Macron is in India as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations, marking the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership.
• Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a roadshow in Jaipur, where they visited several historical sites and interacted with locals.
• During the visit, Modi and Macron discussed major global challenges in economic, defense, space and cyber security, as well as France's role in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Macron announced plans to welcome 30,000 Indian students to France by 2030, and to facilitate visa processes for Indians who have once studied in the country.
• Negotiations for India's proposed procurement of 26 Rafale fighter jets and three Scorpene submarines from France are moving forward positively.