India and France hold dialogues on economic security, space and technology

Foreign Minister Vikram Misri and Secretary General of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs Martin Briens during the inaugural session of the India-France Dialogue on Economic Security and Critical Technologies in Paris. Photo: X/@MEEAIndia via PTI.

India and France held a dialogue on space, critical technologies and economic security from November 9-10 in Paris, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri leading the Indian side, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

The two sides discussed supply chain vulnerabilities, critical technologies, cyber security and security of strategic supplies as part of the inaugural session of the India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue launched in June 2026 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France.

The French side was led by the Secretary General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Martin Briens. The two sides also held the third Space Dialogue, where progress made over the past year was reviewed, according to the MEA.

Mr. Misri and Mr. Briens also reviewed the “Special Global Strategic Partnership” of India and France, discussed India-EU relations and regional and global issues. The discussions come as India and the EU prepare to sign a free trade deal when Mr Modi visits Brussels on 16 December.

Published – 11 Nov 2026 22:15 IST