India and France
Country guide in 5 articles, about 26 minutes of reading
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief on India and France (July 2026). Figures and events are as the brief gives them at that date. Contact details come from the verified MEA register and are shown live.
Relations
India and France: diplomatic relations and milestones
How the India-France Strategic Partnership began in 1998, the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, the 2026 Special Global Strategic Partnership, recent visits and dialogue mechanisms.
6 min read · Published 25 September 2026 · Updated 26 September 2026
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and France
Bilateral trade and French investment figures from the MEA brief, the economic and financial dialogues, UPI acceptance in France and the 2026 innovation and startup programmes.
5 min read · Published 25 September 2026 · Updated 26 September 2026
Development and cooperation
India and France: development partnership and cooperation
Defence platforms and exercises, ISRO-CNES space cooperation, civil nuclear energy, security dialogues, environment, health and triangular development cooperation between India and France.
7 min read · Published 25 September 2026 · Updated 26 September 2026
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and the Indian community in France
The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris, Indian festivals in France, Indian students and research fellowships, and the Indian diaspora in France and its overseas territories.
5 min read · Published 25 September 2026 · Updated 26 September 2026
Practical guide
France in India: embassy, consulates and how to get help
Contact details for the Embassy of France in New Delhi, French consulates in India, the national day, and the transit visa and mobility arrangements described in the MEA brief.
3 min read · Published 25 September 2026 · Updated 26 September 2026
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