Delhi Gears Up For 77th Republic Day As Full-Scale Parade Rehearsals Begin At Kartavya Path

The rehearsals for the 77th Republic Day parade are underway at Kartavya Path ahead of the January 26 celebrations. Notably, the European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be the chief guests for the 77th Republic Day Celebrations.

The will also represent the EU at the 16th EU-India summit scheduled for January 27. The 2 presidents will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for a summit to consolidate the EU-India strategic partnership and further strengthen cooperation in key policy areas.

Discussions will focus primarily on trade security and defence clean transition and people-to-people cooperation.