Macron Invited as Chief Guest for India's Republic Day

This marks the French President's third visit to India and the sixth time a French leader has been invited to the event.

French President Emmanuel Macron has been invited to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations on January 26, marking his third visit to India as president.
This will be the sixth time a French leader has been the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations.
India's Republic Day marks the 74th anniversary of the adoption of India's Constitution, nearly three years after it won independence from British colonial rule.
India and France are looking to further strengthen cooperation on an array of topics ranging from climate to military sales and the strategic Indo-Pacific region.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was guest of honor this year at France’s annual Bastille Day parade in Paris on July 14.