Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level bilateral talks at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, focusing on defense, trade, and artificial intelligence. A primary highlight of the discussions is the proposed procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, a deal valued at approximately $35 billion. While a formal contract signing is not expected during this visit, both leaders expressed commitment to the ‘Horizon 2047’ roadmap. The partnership also covers the manufacturing of H125 civilian helicopters in Kolar, Karnataka, and the establishment of a maintenance, repair, and overhauling (MRO) facility by Dassault Aviation in Pune. Additionally, the leaders discussed the ‘Year of Innovation’ for 2026, aiming to collaborate on cutting-edge technology and startup incubation. The French President is also scheduled to participate in the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, emphasizing global cooperation in making artificial intelligence accountable and beneficial for sectors like agriculture and education in the Global South.
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