Paris, Feb. 12 -- External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar while delivering opening remarks at the 14th India France CEO Forum on Tuesday (local time) emphasised the importance of trust, transparency, and collaboration in the digital era, particularly in the realms of AI, software development, and cybersecurity.

Jaishankar highlighted the significance of the 2026 India-France Year of Innovation, urging both nations to leverage this opportunity to drive progress.

Jaishankar stressed the need for a multipolar world to ensure that AI is developed with minimal bias. This sentiment echoes his previous statements on the importance of a balanced global landscape, where nations can work together to address common challenges.

"We are meeting on ...