With reference to the India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue, consider the following statements: 1. The inaugural dialogue was held in Paris to discuss cybersecurity and supply chain vulnerabilities. 2. The dialogue included a review of the fourth Space Dialogue. 3. The meeting was part of the Special Global Strategic Partnership. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India and France hold inaugural Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue in Paris

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 11 November 2026

Strategic cooperation on supply chains and cybersecurity: a key GS2 International Relations topic.

Why in news

India and France held their inaugural Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue in Paris to discuss supply chain vulnerabilities and cybersecurity.

Background

The dialogue took place from November 9 to 10, 2026, in Paris. It was led by Vikram Misri (India) and Martin Briens (France) and included a review of the third Space Dialogue and the 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'.

Facts for Prelims

PostVikram Misri and Martin Briens led the inaugural Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue.
PlaceThe dialogue was held in Paris, France.
FactThe dialogue included a review of the third Space Dialogue and the India-France ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue, consider the following statements:

The inaugural dialogue was held in Paris to discuss cybersecurity and supply chain vulnerabilities.
The dialogue included a review of the fourth Space Dialogue.
The meeting was part of the Special Global Strategic Partnership.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The dialogue included a review of the third Space Dialogue.

For Mains

Q. Examine how the India-France 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' addresses shared concerns regarding supply chain vulnerabilities and critical technology security in a fragmented global order.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Strategic autonomy: Balancing multi-alignment while securing critical technology inputs from Western partners
Supply chain resilience: Mitigating vulnerabilities in semiconductor and space-tech manufacturing through bilateral cooperation

Keywords: Strategic Partnership · Supply Chain Resilience · Cybersecurity · Critical Technologies · Economic Security

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