How many times did Indonesia’s President attend as Republic Day Chief Guest?

Every year, India celebrates its Republic Day on January 26 with great enthusiasm, hosting a grand parade in New Delhi that showcases its cultural heritage, military strength, and unity in diversity. A hallmark of this celebration is the presence of a distinguished foreign leader as the Chief Guest, symbolizing India’s diplomatic ties and global camaraderie. For the Republic Day Parade 2025, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has been invited as the Chief Guest, reflecting the strong bilateral relations between India and Indonesia. Over the decades, world leaders ranging from Queen Elizabeth II to prominent figures from the Soviet Union and neighboring nations have graced this event. Notably, foreign dignitaries have been invited every year except for 1952, 1953, 1966, and 2021, when the tradition was temporarily paused.

Timeline about Indonesia As a Republic Day Guest

India and Indonesia share a long-standing bond, and the tradition of inviting Indonesian Presidents as Chief Guests for the Republic Day Parade highlights this enduring relationship. Over the years, Indonesian Presidents have participated in the Republic Day celebrations a total of four times. Here’s a brief overview of these visits.

Year 1950

• Dr. Sukarno, the first President of Indonesia, was invited as the Chief Guest for India’s inaugural Republic Day Parade.
• At the time, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was India’s President.

Year 2011

• After a long gap, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the then President of Indonesia, graced the Republic Day Parade.
• During this time, Pratibha Patil served as India’s President.

Year 2017

• Continuing the tradition, Joko Widodo, the President of Indonesia, was invited as the Chief Guest.
• The Republic Day Parade that year was hosted under the presidency of Ram Nath Kovind.

Year 2025

• This year, Prabowo Subianto, the current President of Indonesia, has been invited as the Chief Guest.
• The celebrations are taking place under the presidency of Droupadi Murmu.

This tradition reflects the growing partnership between India and Indonesia, emphasizing their shared values, mutual respect, and cooperation on the global stage.

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Why in the news?	Know about how many times President of Indonesia attends India’s Republic Day Celebrations
Timeline (Year)	Details
Year – 1950	Indonesian President – Dr. Sukarno India’s President That Year – Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Year – 2011	Indonesian President – Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono India’s President That Year – Pratibha Patil
Year – 2017	Indonesian President – Joko Widodo India’s President That Year – Ram Nath Kovind
Year – 2025	Indonesian President – Prabowo Subianto India’s President That Year – Droupadi Murmu