Mumbai, Feb. 17 -- The financial capital welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron for a high-profile visit that blends intensive diplomacy with a grand celebration of the growing India-France strategic partnership.

The visit, which began late Monday evening, marks a significant moment in bilateral relations, with a focus on issues ranging from global security to artificial intelligence.

Detailing the itinerary and underlining the scope of the engagement, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted what he described as a "beautiful partnership" between the two nations.

"The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has arrived in the city of Mumbai. He arrived yesterday late in the evening. There are two aspects t...