Key Agreements Signed

• Cooperation in Nuclear Energy: Both countries agreed to collaborate on developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs).
  • SMRs are compact nuclear reactors that are designed to be built in factories and shipped to sites.
  • AMRs are a next-gen nuclear reactor design that improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
• Launch of India-France Indo-Pacific Triangular Development Cooperation: It aims to support climate- and SDG-focused projects from third countries in the Indo-Pacific region. 
• Inauguration of India’s Consulate General in Marseille.

Key Highlights of the India’s Visit to France

• Multilateral Cooperation: France supports India’s permanent United Nation Security Council membership.
• Defence Cooperation: Progress in Scorpene submarines construction and indigenisation; launch of FRIND-X defence startup platform. France included India as an observer in the Eurodrone MALE programme.
  • Military exercises: Varuna, La Perouse etc.
• Technology: Both appreciated the progress of International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).
  • India is one of seven ITER members, contributing to assembling the world’s largest Tokamak to generate 500 MW fusion power.
  • Launch of India-France Year of Innovation (2026) to promote scientific and technological collaboration.
• Trade Relations: Record bilateral trade in 2024 with over USD 15 Billion.