Prime Minister Narendra Modi with French President Emmanuel Macron, Chief Guest during the 75th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Trail in New Delhi on January 26, 2024. | Photo credit: PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (January 26, 2026) thanked French President Emmanuel Macron, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides for greeting India’s 77th Republic Day.
“Thank you, my dear friend President Emmanuel Macron, for your warm wishes on India’s 77th Republic Day. I look forward to welcoming you to India soon and further deepening and diversifying the India-France strategic partnership,” Mr Modi said in a post on X.
The prime minister was responding to a post by Mr Macron, who recalled his visit as chief guest at the 2024 Republic Day celebrations.
Mr Modi also thanked Mr Tobgay for his Republic Day greetings.
“I thank Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and the people of Bhutan for their warm wishes on India’s 77th Republic Day,” Mr. Modi said.
“May the special bonds of friendship and unique ties between our peoples continue to grow from strength to strength,” the prime minister said in response to a post on X by his Bhutanese counterpart.
Responding to Cypriot President Christodoulides’ congratulations on X, Mr. Modi said, “Thank you dear President Nikos Christodoulides for your warm wishes.
“Cyprus is a close friend and trusted partner and we are committed to deepening our comprehensive partnership. I look forward to welcoming you to India.”
Published – 26 Jan 2026 22:34 IST
