France and India held Foreign Office Consultations in Paris on Monday, reaffirming their growing strategic ties and cooperation across key sectors.
The discussions followed a meeting between India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. The consultations were part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Indo-French partnership, recently elevated to a “special global strategic partnership” during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in February 2026.
According to Martin Briens, Secretary General of France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, both sides reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation, particularly in defence and security, civil nuclear energy, space, and emerging strategic technologies.
The talks also addressed pressing global issues. France emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire between Iran and the United States and called for a durable diplomatic resolution to ongoing tensions. Both countries explored options to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including a proposed multinational peacekeeping mission led by France.
Additionally, India’s close association with France’s G7 presidency was highlighted, with both nations expressing intent to collaborate on global challenges and promote more inclusive multilateralism.
The consultations underscore the expanding scope of Indo-French relations and their shared commitment to stability, security, and cooperation on the global stage.