India-France economic cooperation India and France are taking steps to strengthen their strategic and economic partnership, with a focus on space cooperation, critical technologies, cybersecurity and secure supply chains.
India-France economic cooperation The two countries agreed to expand cooperation in these areas during Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s official visit to Paris on November 9–10, 2026.
During the visit, Misri and Martin Briens, Secretary-General of France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, jointly chaired the third India-France Strategic Space Dialogue. The discussions focused on reviewing ongoing projects and identifying new opportunities for cooperation in the space sector, including government-led initiatives and commercial partnerships.
A key development was the first meeting of the India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue. Launched following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France in June 2026, the platform aims to strengthen cooperation in areas important to both countries’ economic and national security.
The discussions covered supply chain risks, cybersecurity, critical technologies and the need to ensure reliable access to essential resources and strategic supplies.
India-France economic cooperation The new initiative also supports the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 and the India-France Year of Innovation. Both countries see technology and innovation as important drivers of future economic growth. They also reaffirmed their ambition to double bilateral trade over the next five years.
Focus on Long-Term Strategic Partnership
Misri and Briens also reviewed the progress of the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership and the implementation of the Horizon 2047 Roadmap.
The discussions included India-EU relations, regional and international developments, and cooperation in multilateral organisations.
India-France economic cooperation The latest talks highlight the growing importance of India-France relations beyond traditional diplomatic ties. With greater cooperation in space, emerging technologies, cybersecurity and trade, both countries are working towards stronger economic security and long-term strategic growth. Source:- DD NEWS
