Macron's India Visit Strengthens Franco-Indian Ties

Adoption of Defence Industrial Roadmap and Cultural Exchanges Highlight 25th Anniversary of Strategic Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India culminated in the 75th Republic Day celebrations, marking the 25th anniversary of the Indo-French Strategic Partnership.
Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi adopted a roadmap on defence industrial cooperation, focusing on sectors such as air and space, maritime tech, cyber, robotics and artificial intelligence.
Macron's visit included cultural exchanges, such as his visit to the historic Amber Fort in Jaipur and the Dargah Nizamuddin Aulia in Delhi, a 700-year-old shrine and the nerve center of Sufi culture in India.
Macron announced a target of 30,000 Indian students in French institutions by 2030, launching new pathways to learn French and easing the visa process for those who have studied in France.
Tata and Airbus are set to establish a final assembly line to make H125 helicopters in India, with hopes to export the helicopter to neighbouring countries.