French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from February 17–19 to attend the AI Impact Summit and strengthen strategic cooperation under the India–France Horizon 2047 Roadmap.

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• President Emmanuel Macron will visit India at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to participate in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.

• The AI Impact Summit, scheduled from February 16–20 at Bharat Mandapam, will be the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South.

• Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will hold wide-ranging discussions to advance bilateral cooperation under the long-term Horizon 2047 Roadmap framework.

• Both leaders will jointly inaugurate the India–France Year of Innovation 2026 in Mumbai to deepen collaboration in technology, research and innovation sectors.

• The Year of Innovation initiative will be celebrated in both countries, promoting people-to-people exchanges and stronger partnerships in emerging technologies.

• The summit will focus on three pillars—People, Planet and Progress—bringing global leaders together to discuss AI in governance and sustainable development.

• The India AI Impact Expo will span over 70,000 square metres, featuring more than 300 exhibitors from 30 countries across thematic pavilions.

• The visit reflects deep mutual trust, strategic convergence in the Indo-Pacific, and continued commitment to strengthening the India–France Strategic Partnership.