The bilateral talks between Mr. Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron resulted in a wide-ranging agreement covering health, critical minerals, defence, science and technology, renewable energy, and skilling. Mr. Macron paid tribute to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace hotel, reiterating his country’s strong stance against terror. Later, Mr. Modi hosted a dinner for the French President. Mr. Macron had a cinema-themed lunch with a few film personalities, including Anil Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, and Niraj Ghaywan. In a first for the private sector, Mr. Modi and Mr. Macron virtually inaugurated the H125 Helicopter Final Assembly Line at Vemagal, Karnataka, in the presence of the Defence Ministers from both the countries.

Source: The Hindu February 17, 2026 13:09 UTC