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The President of France attended the 75th Republic Day as the Chief Guest

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President Draupadi Murmu also hosted a state dinner in Macron's honour. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present with him. The President of France is the first foreign guest to pay a state visit to India this year.

French President Emmanuel Macron attended India's 75th Republic Day as the Chief Guest today.

President Draupadi Murmu also hosted a state dinner in Macron's honour. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present with him. The President of France is the first foreign guest to pay a state visit to India this year.

Yesterday he p. M. Had a road show with Modi in Jaipur, and also discussed many important issues. Meanwhile, the two leaders agreed to increase partnership in the defense sector.

Apart from this, an agreement was reached regarding the partnership in the defense space as well. India said that the two leaders have also agreed that the year 2026 will be celebrated as the India-France Innovation Year.

On the other hand, the High Commission of Canada in India also congratulated the Republic Day.

The President of Maldives also congratulated on this occasion and hoped that the age-old friendship between the two countries will be strengthened.

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