India, April 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla, today described France as one of India's most trusted and friendly partners, underscoring the deep-rooted and enduring ties between the two nations. He noted that the warm personal rapport between Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the President of France, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, has provided a strong impetus to further strengthen and deepen bilateral relations.

Shri Birla made these remarks while interacting with the visiting France - India Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Senate of France, which called on him at Parliament House today.

Recalling President Macron's visit to India in February 2026, Shri Birla highlighted ...