Mumbai : On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai commencing his three days official visit to India. PM Modi extended warm welcome showcasing the strength and future potential of the relations between India-France.
PM Narendra Modi shared a greeting on X stating, “Welcome to India! India looks forward to your visit and to advancing our bilateral ties to new heights. I am confident that our discussions will further strengthen cooperation across sectors and contribute to global progress. See you in Mumbai and later in Delhi, my dear friend.”
Welcome to India!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 17, 2026
India looks forward to your visit and to advancing our bilateral ties to new heights. I am confident that our discussions will further strengthen cooperation across sectors and contribute to global progress.
See you in Mumbai and later in Delhi, my dear friend… https://t.co/5gDTDt6llp
Before departing from India, President Macron posted on X that he is enrouting to India for 3 days for strategic partnership. This is his first official visit to Mumbai and fourth visit to India.
Grand Welcome In Mumbai
The French President was welcomed by Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Acarya Devrat at Mumbai International Airport.
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— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 16, 2026
Bienvenue à Mumbai!
A very warm welcome to the President of France, H.E. Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron as they arrive in Mumbai!
Maharashtra welcomes you!
Wishing Hon President Macron and the entire French delegation a pleasant stay and a successful… pic.twitter.com/h0CrOc90OG
Even Bandra-Worli Sea link lit up by lights emitting welcoming Emmanuel Macron. While the marine drive showed up hoardings that welcomed him to Mumbai.
VIDEO | Mumbai: Bandra-Worli sea link lit up ahead of PM Modi's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 16, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/BJwSOZ7nV1
Later, PM Modi and President Macron are set to hold bilateral talks at Lok Bhavan in South Mumbai.
AI Mission On Board
At PM Modi’s request, President Macron will go to India from February 17 to 19 to attend the AI Impact Summit, which India is hosting. In Mumbai, the two leaders will also have a bilateral summit.
In addition to addressing corporate executives, start-ups, researchers, and innovators from both nations, they will jointly launch the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 during the visit.
It is anticipated that both parties would discuss important regional and international problems and assess the state of the India-France strategic alliance.
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