0.1 Elevation of Bilateral Ties
0.1.1 India and France elevated their relationship to a Special Global Strategic Partnership following talks in Mumbai between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron.
0.1.2 The meeting resulted in 21 important outcomes spanning defence, critical minerals, technology, innovation, startups, advanced materials, health and skilling.
0.1.3 The partnership was framed as providing stability and progress in an era of unpredictable global dynamics.

0.2 Defence and Aerospace Cooperation
0.2.1 The leaders virtually inaugurated the H125 light utility helicopter final assembly line of Tata-Airbus in Karnataka.
0.2.2 India will manufacture the world’s only helicopter capable of flying to the heights of Mount Everest, strengthening domestic aeronautical manufacturing capabilities.
0.2.3 The first ‘Made in India’ H125 is expected by early 2027, with potential exports to the South Asian region.

0.3 Technology, Innovation and Emerging Sectors
0.3.1 Both leaders launched the Indo-French Centre for AI in Health, the Indo-French Centre for Digital Science and Technology, and a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics.
0.3.2 A Joint Advanced Technology Development Group was constituted on Critical and Emerging Technologies.
0.3.3 A Joint Declaration of Intent was signed for cooperation in Critical Minerals and Metals.

0.4 Institutional and Economic Agreements
0.4.1 Leaders announced the establishment of an annual Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue to review implementation of the elevated partnership and the Horizon 2047 Roadmap.
0.4.2 The Protocol on the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement was amended.
0.4.3 A Letter of Intent was signed between T-Hub and Nord France for cooperation in startup ecosystems and innovation.

0.5 Strategic Convergence and Global Outlook
0.5.1 Modi described the partnership as “very crucial”, emphasising its deepening over time and its expansion across defence and aerospace sectors.
0.5.2 Macron reaffirmed India as one of France’s most trusted partners, highlighting cooperation from Rafale jets to submarines.
0.5.3 Both nations reiterated commitment to the rule of law and continued cooperation in combating terrorism.