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Singapore Envoy Praises India's "Amazing" Republic Day Parade as Milestone

Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, praised the country's 77th Republic Day parade in a social media post. The event was notable for having President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as chief guests, which officials called a milestone in India-EU ties. A contingent from EU military staff and naval operations participated in the parade for the first time. The ceremony concluded with President Droupadi Murmu and the foreign dignitaries departing under escort from the President's Bodyguard.

Key Points: Singapore HC Hails India's Republic Day, EU Leaders Attend

  • Singapore envoy praises parade on X
  • EU leaders are chief guests
  • Event marks India-EU relations milestone
  • EU military contingent participates for first time
  • PM Modi walks Kartavya Path post-parade
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Singapore High Commissioner hails India's 77th Republic Day parade

Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong calls India's Republic Day parade "amazing." EU leaders attend as chief guests, marking a milestone in India-EU relations.

"Clear blue skies today. What a great parade. Amazing. Happy Republic Day! - HC Wong"

New Delhi, January 27

Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong praised India's Republic Day parade, describing it as "amazing."

In a post on X on Monday, the Singapore High Commissioner in India said, "Clear blue skies today. What a great parade. Amazing. Happy Republic Day! - HC Wong."

Meanwhile, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the attendance of Republic Day Chief Guests, President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, at the 'At Home' reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu earlier in the day.

In a post on X, he said, "Chief Guests President Antonio Costa and President attended the 'At Home' Reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of the celebrations of the 77th Republic Day."

He called it a milestone in India-EU relations.

In a post on X, Jaiswal said, "A milestone in India-EU Relations. Chief Guests at India's 77th Republic Day celebrations, President Antonio Costa and President Droupadi Murmu, witnessed the Republic Day parade alongwith President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi. In a first, a contingent consisting of the EU Military Staff and the EU Naval Operations ATALANTA and EUNAVFOR ASPIDES participated in the Republic Day Parade."

India's 77th Republic Day parade concluded on Monday after a spectacular showcase of the country's military might and diverse culture at Kartavya Path.

After the parade and after seeing off the President and the visiting foreign dignitaries, Prime Minister Modi kept with his custom of walking along the Kartavya Path.

He was seen waving to the spectators who had gathered to witness the Republic Day parades.

At the end of the ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu, along with Republic Day Parade Chief Guests, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council 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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Priya S
It's heartening to see such positive international recognition. Singapore's High Commissioner appreciating our parade feels good. Our foreign diplomacy is working well.
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Rohit P
While the parade was impressive, I do wish there was more focus on the state tableaux and less on the military hardware. Republic Day is about the people and the constitution too.
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Sarah B
Watching from abroad, it fills me with pride. The EU participation is a significant diplomatic signal. India is rightly being recognized as a key global partner.
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Vikram M
Clear blue skies indeed! A perfect day for a parade. The coordination, the music, the marching... everything was top-notch. Kudos to all the armed forces and participants who practiced for months.
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Karthik V
Having EU leaders as chief guests is a big deal. This strengthens our strategic autonomy – good relations with all major powers. The parade showcased both our soft power and hard power beautifully.

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