Showcasing a warm and personal rapport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (February 17, 2026) shared a ride with French President Emmanuel Macron as the leaders headed to the India-France Innovation Forum following their bilateral and delegation-level talks in Mumbai.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "After the talks and press statements at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, President Macron and I are on the way to the other programmes, which include the India-France Innovation Forum."
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The move highlights the close working relationship between the two leaders and their personal rapport, as they focus on enhancing cooperation in innovation, trade, and technology. This is not the first time Prime Minister Modi has shared a car ride with global leaders, underscoring the strong ties he maintains with them.
Earlier this month, PM Modi shared a car ride with his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, following the former's arrival in Malaysia as part of his two-day visit in the Southeast Asian nation, as both leaders headed towards a community event in Kuala Lumpur.
