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IN PHOTOS: Preparations underway for PM Modi and Macron`s Mumbai visit

Updated On: 16 February, 2026 08:44 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday to inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026. Pics/Ashish Raje

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday to inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026. Pics/Ashish Raje

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday to inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026. Pics/Ashish Raje
<p>Ahead of the PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron`s visit to Mumbai, the city police have issued a traffic advisory for motorists on February 17</p>

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Ahead of the PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron`s visit to Mumbai, the city police have issued a traffic advisory for motorists on February 17

<p>In an official traffic notification, the Mumbai Traffic Police announced temporary traffic restrictions on the Western Express Highway (WEH) on February 17, 2026, due to the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of France</p>

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In an official traffic notification, the Mumbai Traffic Police announced temporary traffic restrictions on the Western Express Highway (WEH) on February 17, 2026, due to the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of France

<p>The visit will include participation in the AI Impact Summit 2026 and a bilateral summit in Mumbai. This will be President Macron&rsquo;s fourth visit to India and his first to Mumbai</p>

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The visit will include participation in the AI Impact Summit 2026 and a bilateral summit in Mumbai. This will be President Macron’s fourth visit to India and his first to Mumbai

<p>On February 17, the leaders will meet at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai around 3:15 PM to review progress in the India-France Strategic Partnership, focusing on strengthening ties and exploring new and emerging areas of collaboration. They will also discuss regional and global issues of mutual concern</p>

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On February 17, the leaders will meet at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai around 3:15 PM to review progress in the India-France Strategic Partnership, focusing on strengthening ties and exploring new and emerging areas of collaboration. They will also discuss regional and global issues of mutual concern

<p>At approximately 5:15 pm, PM Modi and President Macron will officially launch the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 and address a gathering of business leaders, start-ups, researchers, and innovators from both countries</p>

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At approximately 5:15 pm, PM Modi and President Macron will officially launch the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 and address a gathering of business leaders, start-ups, researchers, and innovators from both countries

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