India and France reviewed bilateral cooperation in science, technology, and space, declaring 2026 as the Indo-French Year of Innovation.
France proposed enhanced collaboration in human spaceflight, including training and microgravity experiments for India's Gaganyaan mission.
India's space sector now has nearly 400 startups following recent reforms, creating new partnership opportunities with France.
Both nations agreed to deepen cooperation in AI, applied mathematics, ocean research, and advanced materials.