India-France relations have reached new heights: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India-France relations have reached new heights, characterizing their bond as a "Special Global Strategic Partnership." He highlighted extensive cooperation in technology, AI, defence, space, and climate action, and announced 2026 as the "India-France Year of Innovation." Modi also emphasized the deep cultural and political ties, referencing historical sacrifices of Indian soldiers in France, French scholars' role in popularizing Sanskrit, and spiritual connections through figures like Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda, 'The Mother', and Srila Prabhupada, alongside the growing popularity of Yoga in France.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India-France relations have reached new heights, characterizing their bond as a "Special Global Strategic Partnership." He highlighted extensive cooperation in technology, AI, defence, space, and climate action, and announced 2026 as the "India-France Year of Innovation." Modi also emphasized the deep cultural and political ties, referencing historical sacrifices of Indian soldiers in France, French scholars' role in popularizing Sanskrit, and spiritual connections through figures like Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda, 'The Mother', and Srila Prabhupada, alongside the growing popularity of Yoga in France.
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GS Paper 2: International Relations - Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
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