French President Embraces PM Modi Ahead of Bharat Innovates Launch

French President Emmanuel Macron greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a warm hug. The meeting took place moments before the opening of the Bharat Innovates program. Bharat Innovates aims to showcase Indian innovation and technology. Both leaders highlighted the importance of bilateral cooperation in research. The ceremony was attended by officials from both governments. Macron praised India's progress in the tech sector. Modi thanked France for its support of Indian startups. Observers see the gesture as a sign of deepening Indo‑French ties.