PM to meet French President Macron in Mumbai on 17 February
- Bilateral summit between PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held in Mumbai on 17 February 2026, preceding the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi (19–20 Feb 2026).
- Macron's 4th visit to India, 1st to Mumbai; conducted at PM Modi's invitation, 17–19 Feb 2026.
- Outcomes: leaders elevated ties to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership" and inaugurated the India–France Year of Innovation 2026.
- UPSC relevance: GS-II (IR) — flagship bilateral of India's "strategic autonomy" diplomacy; converges with AI governance and Indo-Pacific themes.