New Delhi, June 11 -- Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to France, French diplomatic sources have underscored the "special relationship" and deep-rooted trust between New Delhi and Paris, positioning India as a "top priority" partner on the global stage.

Highlighting the deepening strategic alignment, diplomatic sources confirmed on Thursday that the upcoming G7 Summit will feature a dedicated meeting on West Asia.

Addressing concerns regarding regional volatility, the sources stressed the importance of maritime security, stating, "Emphasis on free navigation; we are not part of the war, but it has an impact on all of us."

On the invitation extended to India for the G7 Summit, French diplomatic sources remarked, "I...