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<p><strong>PM Modi to Meet President Emmanuel Macron:</strong> Starting today, India kicks off the AI ​​Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. The theme of the event is "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya", and this is the first time the summit is being hosted in a country in the global South. To attend the AI ​​Impact Summit as well as hold a bilateral summit, President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron will visit India for 2 days. </p>
<h2><strong>President Macron’s Official Visit to India</strong></h2>
<p>At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, along with the First Lady Madame Brigitte Macron, will be on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19. During the visit, the President will attend the AI ​​Impact Summit hosted by India and also hold a bilateral summit with the Prime Minister in Mumbai. This will be President Macron's fourth visit to India and his first to Mumbai.</p>
<p>According to the French Embassy in India, President Macron's first visit to India in 2018 opened a new chapter in France-India relations.</p>
<p>In a post on X, the French Embassy in India said that President Macron will visit India for bilateral engagements and attend the AI Impact Summit, marking another significant chapter in the expanding ties between New Delhi and Paris.</p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">French President <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelMacron?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EmmanuelMacron</a> is coming to India to attend the AI Impact Summit, hold bilateral engagements, and launch the India-France Year of Innovation.</p>
<p>What does this visit mean for?</p>
<p>➜ A thread on this special occasion: (1/5) <a href="https://t.co/IPX6fYd10U">pic.twitter.com/IPX6fYd10U</a></p>
<p>— French Embassy in India (@FranceinIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/FranceinIndia/status/2022963857376076258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><h2><strong>Bilateral Talks in Mumbai</strong></h2>
<p>The Ministry of External Affairs said that French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Mumbai, Maharashtra, on February 17, where he will meet PM Modi. At around 3:15 pm, the two leaders will hold bilateral talks at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. </p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">In an uncertain world, President <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelMacron?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EmmanuelMacron</a>’s visit will reaffirm France and India's commitment to upholding each other’s strategic autonomy as well as multilateralism. (5/5) <a href="https://t.co/La682tF7Ok">pic.twitter.com/La682tF7Ok</a></p>
<p>— French Embassy in India (@FranceinIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/FranceinIndia/status/2022963872538480928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>During these meetings, they will review the progress made in the India-France strategic partnership. Their discussions will focus on strengthening the strategic partnership and further diversifying it into new and emerging areas. Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance.</p>
<h2><strong>Launch of India–France Year of Innovation 2026</strong></h2>
<p>At around 5:15 pm, the two leaders will inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 and address a gathering of business leaders, startups, researchers and other innovators from both countries. The India-France Innovation Forum will be held at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, followed by the India-France Innovation Year and Cultural Commemoration at the Gateway of India.</p>
<p>The Year of Innovation 2026 initiative will be celebrated throughout the year in both countries and aims to deepen collaboration in innovation, technology, research and people-to-people exchanges.</p>
<h2><strong>Leaders to Attend AI Impact Summit in New Delhi</strong></h2>
<p>Following their meeting, both PM Modi and French President Macron will travel to New Delhi to attend the AI ​​Impact Summit 2026. This India-AI Impact Summit is the first-ever global AI Summit to be hosted in the Global South, from February 16 to 20, will be anchored in three guiding "sutras" of People, Planet and Progress and structured around seven key "chakras," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. </p>


PM Modi to Meet President Emmanuel Macron: Starting today, India kicks off the AI ​​Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. The theme of the event is "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya", and this is the first time the summit is being hosted in a country in the global South. To attend the AI ​​Impact Summit as well as hold a bilateral summit, President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron will visit India for 2 days. President Macron’s Official Visit to IndiaAt the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, along with the First Lady Madame Brigitte Macron, will be on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19. During the visit, the President will attend the AI ​​Impact Summit hosted by India and also hold a bilateral summit with the Prime Minister in Mumbai. This will be President Macron's fourth visit to India and his first to Mumbai.According to the French Embassy in India, President Macron's first visit to India in 2018 opened a new chapter in France-India relations.In a post on X, the French Embassy in India said that President Macron will visit India for bilateral engagements and attend the AI Impact Summit, marking another significant chapter in the expanding ties between New Delhi and Paris.French President @EmmanuelMacron is coming to India to attend the AI Impact Summit, hold bilateral engagements, and launch the India-France Year of Innovation.What does this visit mean for?➜ A thread on this special occasion: (1/5) pic.twitter.com/IPX6fYd10U— French Embassy in India (@FranceinIndia) February 15, 2026Bilateral Talks in MumbaiThe Ministry of External Affairs said that French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Mumbai, Maharashtra, on February 17, where he will meet PM Modi. At around 3:15 pm, the two leaders will hold bilateral talks at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. In an uncertain world, President @EmmanuelMacron’s visit will reaffirm France and India's commitment to upholding each other’s strategic autonomy as well as multilateralism. (5/5) pic.twitter.com/La682tF7Ok— French Embassy in India (@FranceinIndia) February 15, 2026During these meetings, they will review the progress made in the India-France strategic partnership. Their discussions will focus on strengthening the strategic partnership and further diversifying it into new and emerging areas. Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance.Launch of India–France Year of Innovation 2026At around 5:15 pm, the two leaders will inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 and address a gathering of business leaders, startups, researchers and other innovators from both countries. The India-France Innovation Forum will be held at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, followed by the India-France Innovation Year and Cultural Commemoration at the Gateway of India.The Year of Innovation 2026 initiative will be celebrated throughout the year in both countries and aims to deepen collaboration in innovation, technology, research and people-to-people exchanges.Leaders to Attend AI Impact Summit in New DelhiFollowing their meeting, both PM Modi and French President Macron will travel to New Delhi to attend the AI ​​Impact Summit 2026. This India-AI Impact Summit is the first-ever global AI Summit to be hosted in the Global South, from February 16 to 20, will be anchored in three guiding "sutras" of People, Planet and Progress and structured around seven key "chakras," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. 

PM Modi to Meet President Emmanuel Macron: To attend the AI ​​Impact Summit and hold a bilateral summit, President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron will visit India for 2 days. Key things to know:  

India AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Modi to meet President Macron, set for key talks in Mumbai

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PM Modi to Meet President Emmanuel Macron: Starting today, India kicks off the AI ​​Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. The theme of the event is Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya, and this is the first time the summit is being hosted in a country in the global South. To attend the AI ​​Impact Summit as well as hold a bilateral summit, President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron will visit India for 2 days.  President Macron’s Official Visit to India At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, along with the First Lady Madame Brigitte Macron, will be on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19. During the visit, the President will attend the AI ​​Impact Summit hosted by India and also hold a bilateral summit with the Prime Minister in Mumbai. This will be President Macrons fourth visit to India and his first to Mumbai. According to the French Embassy in India, President Macrons first visit to India in 2018 opened a new chapter in France-India relations. In a post on X, the French Embassy in India said that President Macron will visit India for bilateral engagements and attend the AI Impact Summit, marking another significant chapter in the expanding ties between New Delhi and Paris. French President @EmmanuelMacron is coming to India to attend the AI Impact Summit, hold bilateral engagements, and launch the India-France Year of Innovation. What does this visit mean for? ➜ A thread on this special occasion: (1/5) pic.twitter.com/IPX6fYd10U — French Embassy in India (@FranceinIndia) February 15, 2026 Bilateral Talks in Mumbai The Ministry of External Affairs said that French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Mumbai, Maharashtra, on February 17, where he will meet PM Modi. At around 3:15 pm, the two leaders will hold bilateral talks at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai.  In an uncertain world, President @EmmanuelMacron’s visit will reaffirm France and Indias commitment to upholding each other’s strategic autonomy as well as multilateralism. (5/5) pic.twitter.com/La682tF7Ok — French Embassy in India (@FranceinIndia) February 15, 2026 During these meetings, they will review the progress made in the India-France strategic partnership. Their discussions will focus on strengthening the strategic partnership and further diversifying it into new and emerging areas. Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance. Launch of India–France Year of Innovation 2026 At around 5:15 pm, the two leaders will inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 and address a gathering of business leaders, startups, researchers and other innovators from both countries. The India-France Innovation Forum will be held at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, followed by the India-France Innovation Year and Cultural Commemoration at the Gateway of India. The Year of Innovation 2026 initiative will be celebrated throughout the year in both countries and aims to deepen collaboration in innovation, technology, research and people-to-people exchanges. Leaders to Attend AI Impact Summit in New Delhi Following their meeting, both PM Modi and French President Macron will travel to New Delhi to attend the AI ​​Impact Summit 2026. This India-AI Impact Summit is the first-ever global AI Summit to be hosted in the Global South, from February 16 to 20, will be anchored in three guiding sutras of People, Planet and Progress and structured around seven key chakras, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. 

PM Modi to Meet President Emmanuel Macron: To attend the AI ​​Impact Summit and hold a bilateral summit, President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron will visit India for 2 days. Key things to know:  