Partnership to strengthen from space to cyber security, India-France chalk out new roadmap in Paris

India and France have taken steps towards taking space cooperation to new heights as well as strengthening partnership on vital technology and economic security fronts. During Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Paris, two important talks took place between the two countries. In this, issues related to supply chain security, cyber security and strategic technologies were discussed in detail, along with reviewing the progress of cooperation in the space sector.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri co-chaired the third India-France Strategic Space Dialogue with Martin Brians, Secretary General of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. Meanwhile, the two countries reviewed the progress made in the space sector since the last talks. Along with cooperation at the government level, i.e. G2G, new opportunities to increase partnerships in the business sector were also discussed.

Strengthening the India-France Innovation Roadmap

In addition, Vikram Mistry and Martin Bryans also co-chaired the first Indo-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue. The dialogue started during the Prime Minister’s visit to France in June 2026. The meeting discussed issues such as supply chain vulnerabilities, critical technologies, cyber security and securing strategic supplies.

Both sides acknowledged that this initiative will strengthen the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 and the goal of doubling trade between the two countries in the next five years.

Also reviewed the Horizon 2047 roadmap

The Foreign Secretary also conducted a comprehensive review of the Special Global Strategic Partnership with France. Meanwhile, views were exchanged on progress towards implementing the Horizon 2047 roadmap, India-EU relations and regional and global issues. The two countries also discussed enhancing cooperation on multilateral forums.

The Foreign Secretary’s visit reflects the common commitment between India and France to deepen regular high-level contacts and strategic partnership. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Mistry was on an official visit to Paris, France on 09-10 November 2026.