Technology drives India-France strategic convergence

The article highlights the deepening strategic convergence between India and France, driven significantly by technology and innovation. It details recent high-level meetings between PM Modi and President Macron, focusing on expanding cooperation beyond traditional areas like defence, nuclear, and space, to include cyberspace, AI, healthcare, sustainable development, and digital public infrastructure. The leaders also discussed expediting defence co-production, joint space programs, and cooperation in Africa. The article touches upon the G-7 Summit, the concept of a 'D10' grouping, and the shared commitment of both nations to strategic autonomy and a multipolar world.