From ASEAN Leaders to Emmanuel Macron: A Look Back at Republic Day Guests as India Welcomes Prabowo Subianto

India is set to celebrate its 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the honored chief guest. This invitation underscores the deepening strategic and economic ties between India and Indonesia. Reflecting on the past decade, India's Republic Day has b...

India is set to celebrate its 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the honored chief guest. This invitation underscores the deepening strategic and economic ties between India and Indonesia. Reflecting on the past decade, India's Republic Day has been graced by a diverse array of global leaders, highlighting the nation's diplomatic outreach: 2015: Barack Obama, President of the United States 2016: François Hollande, President of France 2017: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi 2018: Leaders of ASEAN nations, including Aung San Suu Kyi (Myanmar) and Rodrigo Duterte (Philippines) 2019: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa 2020: Jair Bolsonaro, President of Brazil 2021: No chief guest due to the COVID-19 pandemic 2022: Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 2023: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of Egypt 2024: Emmanuel Macron, President of France These esteemed guests reflect India's evolving foreign policy and its commitment to strengthening global partnerships. Source: OneIndia