India, July 15 -- On Tuesday, the Embassy of France hosted celebrations in the Capital to mark Bastille Day, France's National Day commemorating the French Revolution.

The venue, adorned in the iconic blue, white and red of the French flag, welcomed expats, diplomats and prominent guests for an evening of cultural exchange and camaraderie.

Ambassador of France to India Thierry Mathou said, "The year 2026 is indeed a special one," referring to the India-France Year of Innovation, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17. "It has further strengthened an already remarkable partnership across every field," he said.

Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman att...