India and France elevated their bilateral ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership following talks in Mumbai Tuesday between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron. Based on this trust and vision, we are elevating our relation to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. Story continues below this adRandhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, said the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership was giving “new wings to bilateral ties”. “In a milestone development, both leaders announced to upgrade the India-France relationship to Special Global Strategic Partnership, to reflect the immense depth and breadth of our ties,” Jaiswal said. Signed a Letter of Intent between T-Hub and Nord France on strategic cooperation in start-up ecosystems, innovation and technology.

Source: Indian Express February 18, 2026 01:24 UTC