India-France Innovation Forum: French President Emmanuel Macron posted his photo with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media. In the caption of this photo he wrote ‘Jai Ho’. Earlier, Macron addressed the India-France Innovation Forum in Mumbai. During this, he emphasized on the strong relationship of strategic partnership between India and France and said that France will always be a committed partner of India.

Emphasis on India-France innovation

Macron said that now the debate in the world is not on whether India innovates or not, but on who wants to innovate with India. He said that France is the only clear answer to this and it stands firmly with India. His message was that India-France relationship will always be immortal.

Innovation Day will be celebrated in Paris

Macron said that on the suggestion of PM Modi, Innovation Day will be celebrated a day before the G7 conference in Paris. It will be organized under the Franco-Indian Initiative. Many students and researchers from both the countries will participate in this program. Launching the India-France Year of Innovation, PM Modi and Macron decided to further strengthen cooperation in different areas of innovation.

Indian CEOs created global identity

Macron said that Indo-French partnership is not limited only to major technological successes. It also emphasizes on making everyday life better, healthier and safer. He praised India’s technological progress and highlighted the global presence of Indian CEOs in big companies. He gave examples of Indian-origin leaders in companies like Alphabet, Microsoft, IBM, Adobe and Palo Alto Networks and said that India not only participates in global innovation but also leads it.