A major diplomatic update is coming in as India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron, making the interaction highly significant ahead of Macron’s proposed visit to India next month. The meeting focused on advancing the Artificial Intelligence agreement reached between India and France, with both nations expressing commitment to deepen cooperation in emerging technologies. Visuals from the meeting show EAM Jaishankar and President Macron engaging in discussions at the same time these developments were underway. The talks gain importance as President Macron is scheduled to travel to India in the coming month, where further progress on AI collaboration and broader strategic ties is expected. This meeting ahead of the visit underlines the growing strength of India–France relations and their shared vision on responsible and forward-looking AI governance.

