Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Jaishankar Meets Macron, Discusses Global Shifts
On January 8, 2026, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Modi's warm wishes and appreciated Macron's views on global developments.
They discussed the importance of the India-France partnership in promoting multipolarity and strategic autonomy.
Earlier, Jaishankar addressed the Ambassadors' Conference in France, highlighting global shifts driven by trade, finance, technology, energy, resources, and connectivity.
Macron also announced his plan to visit India next month for the AI Impact Summit.
Additionally, Jaishankar met French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and participated in the first India–Weimar format meeting with key European leaders.
S. Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on January 8, 2026.
Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Modi's warm wishes and appreciated Macron's perspectives on global developments.
They discussed the significance of the India-France partnership in promoting multipolarity and strategic autonomy.
Jaishankar addressed the Ambassadors' Conference, highlighting global shifts driven by trade, finance, technology, energy, resources, and connectivity.
Macron announced his plan to visit India next month for the AI Impact Summit.
- Who
- S. Jaishankar, Emmanuel Macron, Jean-Noël Barrot, Johann Wadephul, Radoslaw Sikorski
- What
- Meeting and discussion on global shifts and bilateral cooperation
- When
- January 8, 2026
- Where
- Paris, France
- Why
- To discuss global developments and strengthen India-France partnership
India-France Partnership
Global Shifts and Multipolarity
Strategic Partnership
India-France Partnership
India and France have a long-standing strategic partnership that spans defense, space, civil nuclear cooperation, clean energy, and the Indo-Pacific.
Global Shifts and Multipolarity
The partnership is seen as a stabilizing factor in an increasingly multipolar world, advocating strategic autonomy and rules-based international engagement.
Global Shifts
India-France Partnership
Jaishankar highlighted the profound changes reshaping global politics and economics, driven by trade, finance, technology, energy, resources, and connectivity.
Global Shifts and Multipolarity
He stressed that changes in mindset among nations have become a decisive factor in responding to these transformations.
- Participants
- S. Jaishankar, Emmanuel Macron, Jean-Noël Barrot, Johann Wadephul, Radoslaw Sikorski
- Event
- Meeting and Ambassadors' Conference
- Location
- Paris, France
- Date
- January 8, 2026
- Key Topics
- Global developments, India-France partnership, multipolarity, strategic autonomy
- Upcoming Event
- Macron's visit to India for AI Impact Summit
- Format Meeting
- First India–Weimar format meeting
Sources
S Jaishankar Meets French President Emmanuel Macron
EAM Jaishankar meets Emmanuel Macron in Paris, stresses India-France strategic partnership
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Jaishanakar meets French President Macron, appreciates ‘positive sentiments’ for strategic partnership
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Jaishankar meets French President Macron, appreciates ‘positive sentiments’ for strategic partnership
