Karnataka eyes deeper ties with France across AI, aerospace, defence
Published on: Feb. 17, 2026, 8:21 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Karnataka IT/BT minister Priyank Kharge said Bengaluru could serve as a gateway for French companies entering India, following talks with France’s AI and digital affairs minister Anne Le Hénaff. Discussions focused on collaboration in skills, innovation, AI, aerospace, defence, and startup ecosystems. The meeting also explored establishing innovation and skills corridors.
