President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron arrive in Mumbai past midnight on February 16, heralding a dynamic three-day India visit focused on tech summits and strategic dialogues. Detailed by the MEA, the agenda promises robust India-France synergy.
February 17’s centerpiece: 3:15 PM Lok Bhawan talks with PM Modi, featuring MoUs and a joint statement. Innovation takes center stage later—5:20 PM forum at Taj Mahal Palace, 8:15 PM Gateway of India launch for the Year of Innovation and Cultural Commemoration through 2026.
Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam awaits on February 18 at 1 PM, with February 19 intensifying: 8:45 AM arrival, 9:15 AM family photo, 9:40 AM summit opening, 10:40 AM pavilion exploration, 11:30 AM leaders’ photo op, noon plenary and lunch, exit at 3:45 PM.
Horizon 2047 guides discussions on cooperation domains, Indo-Pacific ties, and international matters. Mumbai event launches the innovation year. Bharat Mandapam’s February 16-20 AI Impact Summit, under PM Modi’s inauguration, debuts major AI talks in Global South, fueling development, governance upgrades, service efficiency, broad-based growth, and Viksit Bharat 2047—uniquely enabled by India’s multilingual, multicultural fabric.
Following PM Modi’s France engagement, it exemplifies deepened trust and strategic partnership.