Diplomacy

India and France are strengthening their strategic partnership in space technology, economic security and critical technologies as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Paris on 9 November 2026 for two important bilateral engagements. The visit includes the third India–France Strategic Dialogue on Space and the inaugural Dialogue on Economic Security and Critical Technologies, marking another step towards expanding cooperation in advanced technologies and building resilient supply chains.

During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s longstanding position that dialogue and diplomacy remain essential to resolving the conflict. He emphasised India’s human-centric approach, which places importance on the consequences of prolonged hostilities for civilian populations and the wider international community.

Expanding trade and investment emerged as a central theme of the consultations, with both countries recognising opportunities to deepen commercial engagement and encourage greater participation by businesses.