French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the two leaders will review the progress made in the India-France strategic partnership.Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were present at the Mumbai airport to receive the French leader.”Welcome to India! India looks forward to your visit and to advancing our bilateral ties to new heights. I am confident that our discussions will further strengthen cooperation across sectors and contribute to global progress. See you in Mumbai and later in Delhi, my dear friend @EmmanuelMacron,” PM Modi wrote on ‘X’. PTIIndia-France relations are very special: PM Modi after talks with French PresidentFebruary 17, 2026 5:47 pmPM Modi and French President Macron virtually inaugurate assembly line for production of Airbus H125 helicopters at Vemagal in Karnataka. India-France relations are very special: PM Modi after talks with French President Macron in Mumbai. PTIPixxel selects Exotrail thrusters to steer its satellites in orbitFebruary 17, 2026 1:56 pmSpace-tech startup Pixxel Space on Tuesday announced partnership with French electric propulsion provider Exotrail to steer its advanced satellites in orbit. The partnership was announced at the start of the India-France Innovation Year launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai. Read more: https://www.Jattvibe.com/news/science-technology/pixxel-selects-exotrail-thrusters-to-steer-its-satellites-in-orbit/Defence cooperation, trade, clean energy, innovation and AI to feature prominently in discussionsFebruary 17, 2026 11:41 amMacron and Modi are scheduled to hold talks in both Mumbai and New Delhi, with officials indicating that defence cooperation, trade, clean energy, innovation and artificial intelligence will feature prominently in discussions.India looking forward to French President’s visit: PM ModiFebruary 17, 2026 9:41 amPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India is looking forward to the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and advancing the bilateral relations to new heights.
