Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai ahead of a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat welcomed the Prime Minister on his arrival.
PM Modi was received at the Mumbai airport by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde, and Sunetra Pawar.
Speaking on PM Modi's schedule in Mumbai today, the Prime Minister will meet Macron at around 3.15 pm at Lok Bhavan and hold bilateral talks. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), their discussions will include a comprehensive review of advancements made under the India-France Strategic Partnership. The deliberations are expected to focus on further strengthening the strategic relationship and expanding cooperation into emerging and future-oriented sectors. The two leaders will also exchange perspectives on significant regional and global issues, the PMO said in an official statement.
Following the talks, both leaders will exchange memoranda of understanding and address the media at Darbar Hall in Raj Bhawan. The agreements are expected to strengthen collaboration in innovation-driven sectors and strategic areas.
Earlier MEA had said that Macron’s visit came at a crucial time as India looks to diversify and strengthen strategic partnerships, including in advanced defence platforms and artificial intelligence.
Later in the day, at around 5:15 pm, PM Modi and President Macron will jointly inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026. They will also address an audience comprising business leaders, start-up founders, researchers, and innovators from both countries.
Meanwhile, earlier in the day, Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron also paid homage to the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks during a solemn visit to the Taj Palace Hotel. In a video released by the official account of the French Presidency and the Élysée Palace, President Macron is seen offering a floral tribute at the memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives in the attacks.
Early morning in Mumbai, Macron was also seen jogging along the iconic Marine Drive, offering a rare and relaxed moment away from the formalities of state engagements. Several people walking along Marine Drive initially failed to recognise him, but once his identity became clear, many stopped to watch and record videos on their mobile phones
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