French Soldiers In Republic Day Parade

A contingent of French soldiers added to the colours of the 67th Republic Day Parade in Delhi today, where French President Francois Hollande was the chief guest. His presence was a mark of the closer ties between the two nations that cover diverse areas including trade, technology, space, clean energy and defence.

For the first time in the history of the Republic Day parade, a group of foreign soldiers marched down Rajpath shoulder to shoulder with the Indian troops: The French contingent - comprising 56 personnel of 35th Infantry Regiment of 7th Armoured Brigade.

French soldiers today took part in marching practice at the Rajpath along with Indian soldiers for the Republic Day celebrations next week.

A contingent of French soldiers added to the colours of the 67th Republic Day Parade in Delhi today, where French President Francois Hollande was the chief guest. His presence was a mark of the closer ties between the two nations that cover diverse areas including trade, technology, space, clean energy and defence.

For the first time in the history of the Republic Day parade, a group of foreign soldiers marched down Rajpath shoulder to shoulder with the Indian troops: The French contingent - comprising 56 personnel of 35th Infantry Regiment of 7th Armoured Brigade.

French soldiers today took part in marching practice at the Rajpath along with Indian soldiers for the Republic Day celebrations next week.