Nice, June 14 -- At the inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that the Indo-French relationship has evolved beyond traditional diplomacy into a "deep reality."

Speaking alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Macron emphasised that India's role as a global powerhouse is now central to France's strategic, industrial, and academic vision for the 21st century.

"Our partnerships have been transforming, and India has become a deep reality. We have to work to improve the situation, to come up with more decarbonised energy, and to continue cooperating in terms of research and observation to be able to have an open science," said President Emmanuel Macron.

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