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France's Macron to Participate in New Delhi AI Summit During India Visit Next Week

Macron will attend the AI Impact summit, inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation, and discuss strategic defense deals including 114 Rafale jets, India’s MEA said.

  • On February 17, French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a three-day visit to India, holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attending the AI Impact summit.
  • Against the backdrop of existing frameworks, Modi and Macron will focus on deepening bilateral cooperation and address regional and global issues, including cooperation in the Indo‑Pacific.
  • Ahead of the visit, the IAF's 114-jet proposal could reach the Defence Acquisition Council; priced at over Rs 2 lakh crore, it requires more than 60% local content and could raise total Rafales to 176.
  • The Horizon 2047 Roadmap sets a 25-year strategic framework for cooperation in defence, space, technology, and sustainability, providing concrete solutions for Indo‑Pacific stability and development.
  • A trip to Mumbai will see leaders inaugurate the 'India‑France Year of Innovation', linked to the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, emphasizing long-term bilateral cooperation.
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indiaseatradenews.com broke the news in on Monday, February 9, 2026.
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