NEW DELHI, 26/01/2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to crowds after attending of the 77th Republic Day Parade celebrations, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi Monday. January 26, 2026. Photo: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR / The Hindu
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the presence of leaders of the European Union at the Republic Day celebrations underscores the growing strength of the India-EU partnership and the commitment to shared values.
“India is privileged to host European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during our Republic Day celebrations,” Modi said in a post on X.
“Their presence underscores the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and our commitment to shared values,” he said.
The prime minister said the visit of the EU leaders will add momentum to the deepening engagement and cooperation between India and Europe across diverse sectors.
Published on January 26, 2026
