India And France Set Five-Year Target To Double Trade To $32 Billion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice has set a bold trajectory for India–France relations, with both sides agreeing to double bilateral trade to $32 billion within five years.The talks produced 13 significant outcomes, underscoring the strategic depth and multidimensional nature of the partnership.The leaders unveiled the India–France Innovation

June 15, 2026
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President Macron’s Viral Selfie With PM Modi In Nice Highlights India-France Camaraderie

French President Emmanuel Macron’s selfie with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Nice has quickly become a viral sensation, underscoring the warmth and camaraderie between India and France.The photograph, taken on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, was accompanied by a single-word caption: “Nice!”—a playful double entendre that both described the picturesque Riviera city and conveyed approval of the

June 15, 2026
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India And France Unveil Innovation Roadmap 2030 With 13 Strategic Outcomes During PM Modi’s Visit

India and France announced a landmark set of 13 outcomes during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France, reflecting the deepening of their Special Global Strategic Partnership.The outcomes span innovation, artificial intelligence, trade, education, space, defence, civil nuclear energy, and cultural cooperation, underscoring the breadth of collaboration between the two nations.Foreign

June 15, 2026
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PM Modi’s Historic Slovakia Visit Strengthens Bilateral Ties And EU Engagement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Bratislava marks a historic milestone, as he becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Slovakia since its independence in 1993.His two-day State Visit is expected to deepen bilateral ties, expand cooperation in trade, technology, manufacturing, and reaffirm India’s strategic engagement with the European Union.Prime Minister Modi arrived in

June 15, 2026
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India And UK Deepen Innovation And Trade Ties Amid Ongoing FTA Talks

India and the United Kingdom are intensifying efforts to strengthen their partnership in innovation, technology, and trade, with Union Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Trade Secretary Peter Kyle holding a virtual meeting to chart new avenues of cooperation.The talks come amid ongoing negotiations to operationalise the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which both sides hope to

June 15, 2026
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PM Modi Arrives In France, $39 Billion Rafale Deal On The Line Amid Technology Dispute

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Nice, France to begin a six‑day European tour, with the centrepiece being a $39 billion deal for 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets.The agreement is stalled over India’s demand for full access to Interface Control Documents (ICDs), which would allow independent integration of indigenous weapons, while France insists on supervised integration. The visit

June 14, 2026
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India Occupies Prominent And Impactful Place, India A Powerful Partner Shaping Ties Says Philippine Envoy

The Philippine Ambassador to India, Josel F Ignacio, underscored the growing depth of India-Philippines relations during a diplomatic reception in New Delhi marking the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.He stated that India occupies a “prominent and impactful place” in Manila’s foreign policy, a position reinforced by expanding trade, defence cooperation, and the elevation of bilateral

June 13, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar And Misri Reaffirm India-Russia Strategic Partnership On Russia Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday extended warm greetings to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Russian government, and the people of Russia on the occasion of Russia Day.In his message, Jaishankar expressed confidence in the continued advancement of India-Russia ties, reaffirming the enduring nature of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two

June 13, 2026
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India And Tajikistan Reaffirm Strategic Partnership As Kirti Vardhan Singh Highlights SCO Vision In Dushanbe

India and Tajikistan reaffirmed their strategic partnership during Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh’s visit to Dushanbe, where he met Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and participated in a major SCO conference. The visit underscored India’s commitment to Central Asia as its extended neighbourhood and highlighted preparations for the inaugural SCO Civilizational Dialogue in Kolkata

June 13, 2026
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Finnish President Stubb Calls India An ‘Influential Actor’ As Jaishankar Highlights Diplomacy At Kultaranta Talks

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has hailed India as an “influential actor” during his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the Kultaranta Talks in Helsinki, emphasising the importance of New Delhi’s perspective on global conflicts and the upcoming G7 summit.Both leaders reaffirmed the centrality of diplomacy in navigating today’s volatile international environment while

June 12, 2026
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