French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (Feb 4) shared a look-back video on social media platform X, highlighting key moments of his trip to India. Macron was invited as the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day celebrations of India on January 26.

Watch: French President Macron shares look-back video of his ‘exceptional’ India visit

Before President Emmanuel Macron’s nearly 32-hour visit to India (25–26 January 2024) began, some observers agonised opining that the journey would be merely symbolic.

President Macron’s India visit: A synthesis of symbolism and substance

French President Emmanuel Macron will kick-start his two-day visit to India in Jaipur on Thursday i.e. January 25. He will begin his state visit by touring Amber Fort, the iconic Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar. The French president will be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and both leaders will tour the pink city together. Macron will attend India's 75th Republic Day as a Chief Guest on January 26.

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India as Chief Guest for 75th Republic Day

The Macrons got a private tour of the Taj Mahal.

In pictures: French president Macron, wife visit Taj Mahal

WION evening news brief, March 10, 2018

The French president and PM Modi had a brief interaction before the French president was whisked away in a waiting car

French president Macron arrives in India on 4-day visit