India-France
India-France strategic dialogue focuses on defence, nuclear and tech cooperation
Indian and French officials on Tuesday held a key Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi, discussing ongoing bilateral initiatives across security, defence, technology, space, and civil nuclear cooperation.
The meeting was attended by India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the Republic of France.
“During the Strategic Dialogue, India and France reiterated their commitment to the strategic partnership,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
Emmanuel Bonne, Conseiller diplomatique du Président français @EmmanuelMacron, a eu des échanges approfondis avec le Conseiller à la sécurité nationale de l’Inde, Ajit Doval, à l’occasion du 38ᵉ Dialogue stratégique Inde–France, en amont de la visite en Inde du Président… pic.twitter.com/eE3bxSfM7g
— India in France (@IndiaembFrance) January 13, 2026
According to the MEA, the two sides explored opportunities for joint development and collaboration in line with India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
The discussions also covered the evolving geopolitical landscape, along with regional and international issues of mutual concern, the statement added.
Officials reviewed preparations for the forthcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India and underscored the importance of closer cooperation to address challenges in the global security environment, with the aim of promoting peace and stability.
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