New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday thanked President Droupadi Murmu for hosting her as the chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations in Delhi.
Von der Leyen highlighted the ideological similarities between democracy in Europe and India and the shared commitment to shaping a new global order. In a post on X, she said, “Thank you for hosting us on Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu. Thank you very much for your warm welcome. Europe and India are the world’s largest democracies, committed to working together to shape a new global order. This is why we are here to take our partnership to new heights.”
She added, “The display of the flags of the EU, the EU Military Staff, and our maritime missions Atalanta and Aspides at India’s Republic Day is a powerful symbol of our deepening security cooperation. It will culminate tomorrow in the signature of our Security and Defence Partnership.”
Von der Leyen called it the honor of a lifetime to be the chief guest at the celebrations. In another post on X, she said, “It is the honour of a lifetime to be chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations. A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous, and secure.”
India’s 77th Republic Day parade concluded on Monday with a spectacular showcase of the country’s military capabilities and cultural diversity at Kartavya Path. Following the parade and after seeing off President Murmu and the visiting foreign dignitaries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuing his tradition, walked along Kartavya Path and waved to spectators gathered for the event.
At the end of the ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu, along with the Republic Day parade chief guests—European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa—were escorted by the President’s Bodyguard, also known as Rashtrapati Ke Angrakshak, as they departed for Rashtrapati Bhavan. (ANI)
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