French President Emmanuel Macron will make an official visit to India from February 17 to 19 to enhance bilateral partnership. The visit is expected to see New Delhi purchase 114 Rafale fighter jets and participate in an artificial intelligence summit. This is Macron's fourth trip to India since his election to a first term in 2017, indicating the strength of bilateral relations between Paris and New Delhi, the Élysée Palace reported. The French presidency stated that the three-day visit will allow for 'a new step in our partnership' and 'to show its depth', underpinned by a 'common understanding of strategic independence'.
