During the India-France Summit, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, several important agreements were signed between the two countries, covering key sectors such as defense, technology, and health.
A video circulating from Pakistan-based social media accounts claims that French President Emmanuel Macron said, “We have already lost a billion dollars in the Rafale market because of the inefficiency of the Indian Air Force. We can’t be a part of any failed organization to further tarnish our name.”
Fact Check
We traced the footage to its source and found clear evidence of digital manipulation. The authentic video, released by ANI, contains no such remarks.
In the original statement, President Macron said: “…we want to keep up our fight against terrorism as well, and we reject all terrorist groups. 2026 will further accelerate our relationship. You are chairing BRICS. France is chairing G7. I have invited PM Modi to the G7 summit…” Conclusion: The circulating video is digitally altered. Emmanuel Macron did not make any statement about losing a billion-dollar Rafale deal due to the inefficiency of the Indian Air Force.
Conclusion:
The circulating video is digitally altered. Emmanuel Macron did not make any statement about losing a billion-dollar Rafale deal due to the inefficiency of the Indian Air Force.
