For this year's Republic Day parade, India has invited the President of France, Emmanuel Macron as the chief guest of the event. But this is not the first time when a French leader has been invited to January 26 celebrations. Take a look.
Jacques Chirac, the Prime Minister of France attended the 1976 Republic Day celebrations in India hosted by Indian President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, the President of France attended the 1980 Republic Day celebrations in India hosted by Indian President Neelam Sanjiva Reddy.
Jacques Chirac was again invited to the 1998 Republic Day celebrations, but his time as the President of France. He was hosted by Indian President KR Narayanan.
Nicolas Sarkozy, the President of France attended the 2008 Republic Day celebrations in India hosted by Indian President Pratibha Patil.
François Hollande, the President of France attended the 2016 Republic Day celebrations in India hosted by Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.