PM Modi-Macron meeting in Mumbai LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day visit to India. Along with First Lady Brigitte Macron, he was received by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Acharya Devvrat at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Monday evening.
On Thursday, ahead of Macron’s visit to the country, India approved the purchase of Rafale fighter jets from France, marking one of the largest orders for the aircraft. The approval was part of New Delhi’s 3.6 trillion rupee ($39.7 billion) defense spending package, which covers numerous acquisitions across the armed forces.
This is Macron’s fourth visit to India and first to Mumbai. The visit comes a year after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to France. Macron will hold wide-ranging bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today before flying to Delhi to attend the AI Impact Summit
What is the program of the day in Mumbai?
Today at 15:15, Macron and Modi will discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in a wide range of areas. The meeting will be held at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. The two leaders will also discuss regional and global issues, including Indo-Pacific cooperation.
The leaders will also launch the inaugural Year of Innovation 2026 in India and address a gathering of business leaders, start-ups, researchers and other innovators from both countries.
Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will hold wide-ranging discussions in Mumbai today to further strengthen bilateral cooperation under Horizon 2047.
Traffic restrictions in South Mumbai
The transport department has announced restrictions on certain stretches in south Mumbai between 2 pm and 9 pm today due to the major event ‘India-France Year of Innovation’.
The stretch of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg from Shyama Prasad Mukharjee Chowk (Regal Junction) will be closed to all vehicular traffic except emergency vehicles passing at both exits. BEST taxi and bus stands at Adam Street and P Ramchandani Marg will also be closed.
Macron’s complete itinerary in Mumbai
-Meeting PM Modi at Lok Bhawan in Mumbai.
-Exchange of MoUs followed by press statement at Darbar Hall, Raj Bhawan, Mumbai.
-India-France Innovation Forum at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
-India-France A year of innovation and cultural remembrance at the gateway of India.
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