Mumbai, Feb. 17 -- French President Emmanuel Macron said that the relations between India and France is one of ambition and trust.

Macron while attending a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that they decided on Tuesday to elevate the partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership, granting it a new status.

He said, "I thank you for your warm welcome on my fourth official visit to India... The bilateral relationship between India and France is truly remarkable and unique. This relationship is one of trust, openness, and ambition. We have also decided today to elevate this partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership, granting it a new status. There is no doubt about that, because we have complete faith in this re...