Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Jaishankar Discusses Defence, Security with French President
S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, visited France and Luxembourg from January 4th to 9th.
He met with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed important topics like defence, security, space, and the economy.
They also talked about an upcoming AI Summit in February.
Jaishankar also met with other French officials and attended a conference where he spoke about global changes and the importance of being independent in making strategic decisions.
He also visited Luxembourg and talked about how to improve relations between India and Luxembourg.
Jaishankar met with Indian communities in both countries and thanked them for their contributions.
S. Jaishankar visited France and Luxembourg from 4–9 January 2024.
He discussed defence, security, and strategic cooperation with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Key areas of discussion included space, nuclear cooperation, maritime security, and the economy.
Jaishankar addressed the 31st Conference of Ambassadors of France as the Guest of Honour.
He also participated in the first India-Weimar Foreign Ministers’ meeting with France, Germany, and Poland.
- Who
- S. Jaishankar, Emmanuel Macron, Jean Noel Barrot
- What
- Discussions on defence, security, and strategic cooperation
- When
- 4–9 January 2024
- Where
- France and Luxembourg
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties and discuss global and regional developments
- Participants
- S. Jaishankar, Emmanuel Macron, Jean Noel Barrot
- Visit Dates
- 4–9 January 2024
- Key Areas Discussed
- Defence, security, space, nuclear cooperation, maritime security, economy, innovation, technology, startups, health, education, mobility
- Upcoming Event
- AI Summit in February 2024
- Conference Addressed
- 31st Conference of Ambassadors of France
- Meeting Attended
- First India-Weimar Foreign Ministers’ meeting
- Countries Visited
- France, Luxembourg