India, Feb. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted French President Emmanuel Macron for bilateral talks in Mumbai on Tuesday, February 17, to discuss key issues of mutual interest and strengthen Delhi-Paris relations.

President Macron is on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19 at the invitation of PM Modi to participate in the AI Impact Summit hosted by India in Delhi, besides the bilateral summit in Mumbai.

France is seeking to expand its military partnership with New Delhi, with discussions expected on a potential contract for 114 additional French fighter jets.

The visit follows India's confirmation last week that it intends to place a major order for Rafale jets, as well as the signing in January of a landmark free ...