The prime minister is set to hold extensive talks with French President Emmanuel Macron during the visit. The defence and security cooperation between India and France have been on a major upswing since New Delhi's procurement of 36 Rafale jets from French aerospace major Dassault Aviation. French defence major Safran is also set to jointly develop an engine with India's relevant state-run defence manufacturers for military aircraft. People familiar with talks between Doval and Bonne said the main agenda of the discussions was preparations for Modi's visit and overall strategic cooperation. Modi's trip to Paris will be special as it will be the first Bastille Day visit by a foreign leader in Macron's current term, they said. It is understood that Bonne apprised Doval about the current security scenario in Paris.