38th India-France Strategic Dialogue Held

On 13th January 2026, India and France reaffirmed their Strategic Partnership during the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue, co-chaired by India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Adviser to the French President, in New Delhi.

Key Points:

Wide-Ranging Discussions: The dialogue covered ongoing bilateral cooperation in security, defence, technology, space, and civil nuclear energy.
Make in India Focus: Both sides explored opportunities for joint development and collaboration in line with Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
Geopolitical Review: According to the Ministry of External Affairs, discussions included evolving regional and global geopolitical developments and issues of mutual concern.
Global Security Cooperation: India and France underscored the need for closer coordination to address challenges in the global security environment and to promote peace and stability.
Significance: The dialogue reaffirmed the depth of the India–France Strategic Partnership and highlighted both countries’ commitment to enhanced cooperation across strategic and emerging domains.