Excitement builds in New Delhi for the 77th Republic Day on January 26, bolstered by congratulatory messages from allied nations France and Iran. The French Embassy’s X post brimmed with felicitations, celebrating the occasion and the EU leaders’ presence post their 2024 hosting honor, all in pursuit of joint peace and prosperity goals.
Iran’s diplomatic outpost in India likewise proffered hearty wishes to the government and citizens, underscoring enduring amicable relations and a proactive stance on enhancing bilateral engagements for shared advantages.
President Droupadi Murmu will spearhead the ceremonial parade on Kartavya Path, graced by EU heavyweights Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen as chief guests—a testament to burgeoning transcontinental alliances.
Von der Leyen touched down ahead of the events, welcomed by MoS Jitin Prasada. Observers eye this tour as a harbinger of India-EU FTA finalization, with talks in the home stretch and high stakes for economic synergy.
Via X, the MEA outlined the partnership’s evolution, welcoming von der Leyen and emphasizing the bedrock of trust and values between the globe’s premier democracies. This Republic Day promises not just spectacle but substantive strides in international relations.