India-France Ties Have Reached New Heights, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India-France relations have reached new heights and this strategic partnership is particularly special because it rests on the solid foundation of long-standing cultural and political ties.

Addressing virtually the inauguration of the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, PM Modi hoped that the grand temple in Paris will stand for centuries as a symbol of cooperation and opportunity between both the nations.

"In recent years, relations between India and France have reached new heights.



Together with my friend, President (Emmanuel) Macron, both nations are building a Special Global Strategic Partnership," he said. 

The prime minister said that from technology, AI, and defence to space and climate action, India and France are moving forward together with new momentum and energy. 

"We are also celebrating 2026 as the India-France Year of Innovation. This strategic partnership is particularly special because it rests on the solid foundation of our long-standing cultural and political ties," he said.