France, Feb. 18 -- French President Emmanuel Macron began his three-day state visit in Mumbai by honouring the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and meeting Bollywood stars, before kicking off talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"In today's turbulent world, this is a partnership for global stability," Prime Minister Modi said after their meeting, with both heads of state referring to each other as their "dear friend" in statements on social media.

President Macron praised what he called a "remarkable acceleration" in bilateral ties in response to the "changing international order", adding that both countries did not want to be subjected to "any form of hegemony".

Macron in India to expand defence, trade ties beyond US and ...