Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron officially inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 on Sunday, marking a pivotal moment in the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
Modi highlighted India’s growing role as a global innovation hub and the increasing strength of its startup ecosystem, at the Bharat Innovates 2026 event in France.
Addressing the gathering, he said India has emerged “not as a consumer of solutions but as a contributor to solutions in the world,” adding that “innovation is in India’s DNA,” underscoring the role of young Indian talent in shaping global technological progress.
He further said that Bharat Innovates is an invitation to the world to co-create the next chapter of global innovation with India.
He also said that India’s “reform express” will not stop and will continue to move forward, highlighting the government’s sustained push for reforms across sectors to boost growth, investment, and innovation.
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Earlier in the day in Nice, PM Modi interacted with global investors and venture capitalists, where he showcased India’s innovation landscape and the potential of its emerging deep-tech ecosystem.
He also held bilateral discussions with French leadership, including President Emmanuel Macron, reaffirming the depth of the India-France strategic partnership and expanding cooperation in technology, defence, and innovation.
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Emphasising the depth of the India-France strategic partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described bilateral ties between the two countries as being rooted in "connection and conviction", "innovation and inspiration", and "shared values and shared vision".
(With inputs from agencies)
