India and France have reaffirmed their robust strategic partnership during the 38th India–France Strategic Dialogue, held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The dialogue, co-chaired by India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and France’s Diplomatic Advisor to the President, Emmanuel Bonne, covered a comprehensive range of bilateral cooperation areas, including security, defence, technology, space, and civil nuclear energy.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both nations reiterated their commitment to deepening collaboration through joint development and innovation, aligning with India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The discussions also focused on the evolving geopolitical landscape and key regional and international issues of mutual concern.
“Both countries emphasised the need for closer coordination and underlined the importance of enhanced cooperation to address emerging global security challenges and to promote peace and stability,” the MEA press release stated.
The dialogue included a review of preparations for the forthcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India, which is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties and expand strategic engagement. As part of his visit, Bonne met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, reflecting the high-level political engagement and mutual commitment to advancing the India–France strategic partnership.
Geopolitical experts view the India–France Strategic Dialogue as a key pillar supporting a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. They believe that the dialogue will strengthen cooperation across defence, counter-terrorism, space, nuclear energy, and emerging technologies.
“Analysts are of the firm belief that this deepening partnership will further enhance strategic autonomy and balance regional power dynamics,” said Gopi Adusumilli, editor of SocialNews.XYZ. “It will play a vital role in promoting long-term regional and global stability.”
The strategic alignment between India and France is seen as crucial in addressing contemporary security challenges and fostering innovation-driven growth. As both nations continue to collaborate on advanced technologies and defence capabilities, their partnership is poised to set a precedent for international cooperation in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.