Diplomatic Queries Unraveled
This article is about 2024 Republic Day Parade: PM Modi’s Surprise Guest Choice Will Leave You Speechless! In the world of diplomacy, the US ambassador faced some questions during an official event. People wanted to know if India was thinking about inviting leaders from the Quad group to join their Republic Day celebrations.
A Special Invitation
Here’s what happened: During a big meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited US President Joe Biden to be the special guest at India’s Republic Day party on January 26. This is a big deal!
The Quad Summit Mystery
But when someone asked if there might also be a Quad summit in India around the same time, the US ambassador, Mr. Eric Garcetti, didn’t have all the details. The Quad group includes India, the US, Japan, and Australia, and it’s India’s turn to host their annual meeting next year.
International Flair at Republic Day
At the same event, people also wondered if India was going to invite leaders from the Quad countries to join their Republic Day celebration, adding an international flair to the festivities.
2024 Republic Day Parade: PM Modi’s Surprise Guest Choice Will Leave You Speechless!
Just so you know, the invitation to President Biden is a way for India to strengthen its friendships around the world and make the Republic Day even more special.
Republic Day Through the Years
Looking back a bit, the last Republic Day had Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the special guest. But for the last couple of years, in 2021 and 2022, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there weren’t any special guests.
A Global Guest List
In 2020, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro was the special guest. In 2019, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa led the parade, and in 2018, leaders from ten ASEAN countries came together to celebrate.
International Highlights
The years before that were just as exciting. In 2017, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, had his moment, and in 2016, France’s President Francois Hollande was there.
2024 Republic Day Parade: PM Modi’s Surprise Guest Choice Will Leave You Speechless!
Going back even further, in 2015, former US President Barack Obama watched the parade. In 2014, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the star guest, and in 2013, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was part of the parade.
A Prestigious Guest List
And it’s not just them. Many other important leaders like Nicolas Sarkozy, Vladimir Putin, Nelson Mandela, John Major, Mohammed Khatami, and Jacques Chirac have also celebrated Republic Day in India.
Historical Moments
In 1993, Britain’s Prime Minister John Major was part of the celebrations, and in 1995, South Africa’s President Nelson Mandela was there. In 2010, South Korea’s President Lee Myung Bak enjoyed the parade. All these leaders made Republic Day even more special with their presence.
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