India, Jan. 24 -- Top leaders of the European Union are set to attend India's Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026, marking a significant move as India and the bloc moves towards a landmark trade agreement.

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Costa will attend the parade as chief guests.

According to a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs, Antonio Costa and Ursulla der Leyen were invited by PM Narendra Modi. The leaders will be on a state visit to India from January 25-27, the release said.

During this time, the leaders will also co-chair the 16th India-EU Summit on January 27.

Ursula is the president of the European Commission; the first woman to hold the pos...