Nice, June 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday held a bilateral meeting after the launch of the 'Bharat Innovates 2026' at Nice, France.

Both leaders also shared a warm and candid moment at the iconic Villa Kerylos on the French Riviera in Nice, reflecting the strength of India-France ties. The two leaders were seen sharing a big hug.

Built in the ancient Greek Revival style in the early 1900s by French architect Emmanuel Pontremoli, the villa has been listed since 1966 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.

Ahead of the bilateral meeting PM Modi along with Macron inaugurated 'Bharat Innovates 2026' at the Palais des Expositions in Nice, highlighting India-France cooper...