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India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership
India and France lifted their ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership” during President Emmanuel Macron’s 17–19 February 2026 visit — his fourth to India — anchored by the India-hosted AI Impact Summit and a bilateral summit in Mumbai. The new tier sits atop the Horizon 2047 Roadmap the two adopted in 2023, with the accompanying joint statement grouping cooperation under three heads: security and sovereignty, the planet, and the people.
Last updated 14 July 20266 min read
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Ties elevated to “Special Global Strategic Partnership” at Macron’s Feb 2026 visit; Horizon 2047 roadmap, 26 Rafale-Marine, nuclear and space deals.
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