Paris/Nice: French President Emmanuel Macron won hearts with a warm Hindi farewell to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring the deepening bond between India and France after Modi’s high-profile visit to France.
As PM Modi concluded his engagements in France, Macron took to social media with a message in Hindi, writing: “Priya Mitr, France-Bharat ki dosti amar rahe” (Dear Friend, may France-India friendship live forever). The gesture quickly drew attention online, reflecting the personal camaraderie between the two leaders and the growing strategic partnership between their nations.
Priye mitr @NarendraModi. pic.twitter.com/BXPVenkrXi
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 18, 2026
Modi’s visit saw the two leaders jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, a flagship initiative aimed at boosting cooperation in technology, innovation, startups, artificial intelligence, and research. The event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers from both countries, highlighting the expanding economic and technological ties between New Delhi and Paris.
🚨BIG NEWS – French President Macron accepts PM Modi’s invite to visit India.
Macron to Modi ji : “Spending time with you means a lot to me.” https://t.co/Wpb4szyDb7 pic.twitter.com/5s6L0kf04x
— Amitabh Chaudhary (@MithilaWaaala) June 18, 2026
The visit also featured extensive bilateral talks covering defense, clean energy, space cooperation, digital payments, education, and emerging technologies. India and France reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation across key sectors amid a rapidly changing global landscape.
Beyond bilateral issues, Modi’s France stopover carried broader diplomatic significance. The Prime Minister engaged with global leaders and reiterated India’s position on major international issues, including the interests of the Global South.
Macron’s Hindi farewell has been widely viewed as more than a diplomatic courtesy. It symbolized the trust and warmth that now characterize one of India’s closest partnerships in Europe. The two leaders have developed a strong rapport over the years, often describing each other as trusted friends and strategic partners.
Before departing, PM Modi thanked Macron for his hospitality and reaffirmed India’s commitment to taking the India-France partnership to new heights. With cooperation expanding from defense and aerospace to technology and innovation, the message was clear: the India-France relationship is not just growing stronger—it is becoming one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century.
