India and France held Foreign Office Consultations in Paris, reviewing their Special Global Strategic Partnership and cooperation on economic security. Key discussions included enhancing STEM talent exchange, doubling bilateral trade, and strategic collaboration in defense, energy, and climate issues.

• 01India and France reviewed their Special Global Strategic Partnership during talks in Paris.
• 02Key focus areas included economic security and enhancing STEM talent exchange.
• 03Both nations aim to double bilateral trade, especially following the India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
• 04Discussions covered strategic cooperation in defense, civil nuclear energy, and climate change.
• 05Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and French officials agreed to further dialogues later this year.

The strengthened cooperation between India and France could lead to increased economic opportunities, particularly in trade and education, benefiting students and businesses in both countries.