NEW DELHI: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is likely to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, sources said.
They said an official announcement on it may be made shortly.
The Government has zeroed on Ramaphosa weeks after US President Donald Trump declined India’s invitation to be the chief guest at the parade, citing pressing engagements, including his State of The Union (SOTU) address.
The sources indicated that India was not exclusively looking at Trump’s presence at the Republic Day celebrations and that various other options were also being explored. (AGENCIES)
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