Republic Day 2024: A great honour for France, says President Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday expressed his thanks for the great honour for France as his countrys troops and aircrafts to be invited to march in the 75th Republic Parade of IndiaA great honor for France Thank you India posted Marcron on X as Kartavya Path witnessed a march past by a combined band and marching contingent of the French Armed ForcesThe marching members were drawn from the French Foreign Legion a well known and unigue corps of about 10000 men from around the world inclduing India marched on the Kartavya PathMacron attended as a chief guest at Indias 75th Republic Day celebrationThis comes a few months after Indian troops and aircraft paraded in Paris for the 2023 Bastille Day a 95member marching contingent and a 33member band contingent from France participated in the 75th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi todayThe band contingent from France was headed by Captain Khourda and followed by a marching contingent led by Captain Noelit was followed by the second Infantry regiment of the French Foreign Legion comprising 90 legionnaires led by Captain Noel The Legionnaires wear the famous White Cap which can be worn only by legionnaires who successfully went through four months of hard selection testsThis marks a unique reciprocal exchange following Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to France on its National Day in July 2023 This momentous visit by Macron culminates in the 25thanniversary celebrations of the Strategic Partnership between India and FranceRepublic Day 2024 LIVE Updates RDay parade begins at Kartavya PathMacron who arrived in India on Thursday in Jaipur held a bilateral discussion with Prime Minister ModiPM Modi said that it is a matter of great pride that the French President was participating in the 75th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi In a social media post PM Modi said Visited Jantar Mantar in Jaipur with President EmmanuelMacron This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as a testament to Indias rich heritage in astronomy It also symbolises the blend of ancient wisdom and modern science a shared value that both India and France appreciateIn an earlier post PM Modi wroote Welcome to India my friend President EmmanuelMacron I am happy that President Macron begins his India visit from Jaipur in Rajasthan a land with rich culture heritage and talented people It is a matter of great pride that he will be taking part in our Republic Day celebrations tomorrow 26th January in Delhi His presence not only strengthens the ties between our nations but also adds a significant chapter to our shared history of friendship and collaborationMeanwhile President Droupadi Murmu commenced the celebrations of the 75th Republic Day on today by unfurling the national flag at Kartavya PathPresident Murmu who arrived at Kartavya Path along with Macron in a traditional buggy escorted by the Presidents Bodyguard was received by Prime Minister Narendra ModiSimultaneously the National Anthem was played and the 21 Gun Salute was presented to the PresidentThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever