Mumbai’s allure strikes again, this time winning over French President Emmanuel Macron. During a key meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Macron raved about the city. Modi captured the moment on X: ‘Wonderful meeting with friend President Macron in Mumbai! He loves it here and savored his morning jog.’
Arriving Tuesday with First Lady Brigitte Macron, the president embraced the city’s pulse with a Marine Drive jog in athletic wear, underscoring his fitness dedication. Accompanied by security personnel from France and India, plus Mumbai police deployment, the outing blended informality with protocol.
Airport honors by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and CM Devendra Fadnavis set the tone. The visit included tribute at Taj to Mumbai terror attack victims. Star-studded interactions featured Manoj Bajpayee, Anil Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Zoya Akhtar, and Richa Chadha.
PM Modi and Macron will inaugurate India-France Innovation Year 2026, delivering addresses to industry heads, startup pioneers, research leaders, and innovation stakeholders. Macron’s Delhi leg features the AI Impact Summit. Marking his fourth visit—first to Mumbai—after 2018, G20 2023, and Republic Day 2024.
The 1998 strategic alliance flourishes in defense, tech, space, and energy sectors. This journey reinforces a partnership driving mutual growth.