India, Jan. 27 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has hailed India-Europe ties after attending the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.

The EU chief was the chief guest at the 77th Republic Day parade, alongside European Council President Antonio Costa. In a post on X late Monday evening, von der Leyen said, "Long live India. Long live the friendship between Europe and India."

The European Commission President also shared a video of glimpses from the celebrations. Earlier, von der Leyen said it was "the honour of a lifetime" for her and Costa to be chief guests at the Republic Day parade. "A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure. And we all benefit," she said.

Prime Minister Narendra ...