To welcome both French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, Mumbai is dressed up with posters and hoardings. They visit India from 16 to 19 February 2026, a perfect display of India and France’s deepening collaboration. There are stops in Mumbai and in Delhi on the trip, and major meetings and events to bolster diplomatic, cultural and technological ties have been scheduled.
President Macron arrives in Mumbai today to kick off his four‑day visit. A grand welcome is on the way for the city, with banners and hoardings strewn throughout major streets. His arrival in Mumbai is also a monument to the city's role as India’s financial centre and a portal for international collaboration.
On February 17, Macron is to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai. The summit is slated to discuss trade, investment, defense cooperation and cultural exchange on how France and India can deepen their bilateral ties. The visit is also a reminder of France’s interest in India’s increasing stake in global affairs.
After Mumbai, President Macron and the First Lady are going to Delhi. They will also participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, an important day for showcasing India's innovations in artificial intelligence and technology. Macron’s involvement underlines France’s commitment to work with India in the next generation of fields such as AI, digital innovation and sustainability.
We will not only take them around as part of the visit, but we will also be sharing cultural engagements with Indian leaders who will help to deepen our relationship with India, as well.
This is not only a ceremonial visit; it has deep diplomatic and strategic significance. India and France have enjoyed a longstanding coordination in defense, space research, climate action and education. Macron’s attendance at the AI Summit reflects a proactive alliance in which they see themselves collaborating on tech that will help build the future.
The warm welcome to Mumbai speaks to the eagerness of the Indian public and Indian government to enhance the relationship with France. Posters and hoardings throughout the city serve as signs that international leaders visiting India have been accorded with respect.
The visit by President Emmanuel Macron to India from Feb 16–19, 2026, signifies another milestone in the burgeoning relationship between the two countries. Meeting in Mumbai and participating in the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, the trip combines diplomacy, technology and cultural exchange. A nice atmosphere has also been set in Mumbai on which we hope India and France could come together in forming a shared future.
