India and France have signed a declaration of their intent to establish a partnership on advanced and small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), the Indian foreign ministry said on 12 February.

During a meeting in Paris, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and French president Emmanuel Macron emphasised the importance of nuclear energy for strengthening energy security and moving towards a low-carbon economy.

India’s foreign ministry said New Delhi and Paris would develop SMRs and advanced modular reactors for civil use.