French President Macron Urges G7-BRICS Cooperation, Highlights India’s Bridging Role
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Source: CNBC TV18 | Original Published At: 2026-01-09 06:36:20 UTC
Key Points
- Macron advocates for G7-BRICS cooperation to prevent global fragmentation, stating neither bloc should view the other as adversarial
- Highlights India's role as current BRICS chair in creating bridges between the two multilateral groups
- Confirms invitation to PM Modi for Africa-France Summit in Nairobi (2026)
- Mentions upcoming AI Impact Summit in Delhi (Feb 2026) as first major Global South AI event
- Discusses strategic partnership between India and France during EAM Jaishankar's visit to Paris