New Delhi:- India on Friday celebrated its 69th Republic Day with its customary display of military might and cultural diversity in a parade that saw the rare attendance by heads of state and government from
It was the second visit of the Indonesian President Joko Widodo also known as Jokowi to The Republic of India. Indonesia is a largely growing economy in South East Asian and provides for a good market for India. It is one of the founders of the Afro-Asia cooperation. Eyeing to expand their influence in Indian Ocean region, Jokowi is seeking to expand ties with India. Jokowi is a highly esteemed politician with a military background.
Leaders of countries representing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) took the stage along with their host, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as President Ram Nath Kovind took the salute in New Delhi.
For the first time, the Republic Day of India was graced by 10 Chief Guests, The representatives of the ten members of ASEAN. This is quite a Diplomatic Decision considering India’s Strategic Look East Policy.
