French President Emmanuel Macron invited as Chief Guest to India's 2024 Republic Day celebrations

India is ready to celebrate its 75th anniversary of Republic Day on January 26, 2024. As per Sources, French President Emmanuel Macron has been invited to grace the occasion. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi met President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on July 2023. Prime Minister Modi attended the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris as the Guest of Honour. The Indian Prime Minister had visited France at the invitation of French President Macron. PM Modi visited France to mark the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between both countries. During the parade, the Indian military contingent marched to the patriotic tune of 'Sare Jahan Se Accha’. Notably, India & France cooperate closely in various sectors, including defence, space, civil nuclear, and people-to-people ties.