Foreign Secretary of India Shri Vikram Misri paid an official visit to Paris, France, from 09-10 November 2026.
During the visit, Foreign Secretary co-chaired the 3rd India-France Strategic Space Dialogue, along with the Secretary-General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Martin Briens. Both sides reviewed progress made since the second India-France Strategic Space Dialogue and discussed the ongoing robust bilateral engagement in the space sector and avenues for further cooperation in the G2G and commercial segments.
Foreign Secretary and Secretary General Martin Briens also co-chaired the inaugural meeting of India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue. This dialogue mechanism was established during Prime Minister’s visit to France in June 2026. The discussions covered exchanges on supply chain vulnerabilities, critical technologies, cyber security and safeguarding strategic supplies. Both sides noted that the dialogue complemented the Innovation Roadmap 2030, India-France Year of Innovation, the existing Economic and Financial Dialogue and the objective of doubling bilateral trade in the next five years. They agreed to work on the priorities identified during the dialogue.
Foreign Secretary undertook a comprehensive review of the India–France Special Global Strategic Partnership and the implementation of the Horizon 2047 Roadmap with Secretary General Briens, as a part of his visit. Their discussions covered key areas of bilateral cooperation, as well as India-EU relations. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and cooperation in multilateral fora.
The visit reflects the continued regular high-level exchanges between India and France and the shared commitment of both sides to further deepen their Special Global Strategic Partnership.