French President Invited As Chief Guest On Republic Day 2024

Previously, the two leaders met in July...

According to the sources, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has been invited to attend the January 26 Republic Day celebrations in 2024.

Earlier, the two leaders met in July during PM Modi's visit to France to attend the Bastille Day Parade.

PM Modi participated in the Bastille Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour.

He had visited France at the invitation of French President Macron.

PM Modi visited France on the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between India and France.

"To mark the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership, a 241-member tri-service Indian armed forces contingent led by a military band also participated in the Parade," the PMO said.

The Indian Army contingent was led by the Punjab Regiment, followed by a complement from the Rajputana Rifles Regiment.

During the parade, the Indian military marched to the patriotic tune of 'Sare Jahan Se Accha.' At the same time, a squadron of Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighters participated in a flypast over the Champs-Elysees at the Bastille Day Parade.

Rafale Jets of the Indian Air Force, from the 101 Squadron from Hashimara, formed a part of the flypast during the parade.

July 14 marks the anniversary of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789.

During the French Revolution, it symbolized the democratic values of 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity', the central theme of both the Indian and French constitutions.