New Delhi: European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen praised India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations, calling the experience “the honour of a lifetime” as she shared a video from the event on X.
Von der Leyen wrote, “It is the honour of a lifetime to be Chief Guests at the Republic Day celebrations.”
She added that “A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure.”
It is the honor of a lifetime to be Chief Guests at the Republic Day celebrations.
A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure.
And we all benefit ↓ https://t.co/boeqFGv15Q
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 26, 2026
The EU chief’s message highlighted the growing strategic partnership between India and the European Union and underscored India’s expanding role on the global stage.


