How are India’s Republic Day chief guests chosen?

As Egypt president al-Sisi becomes the first Republic Day Chief Guest after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, Indian Express looks at how India chooThe Chief Guest for the 2023 Republic Day parade,

Abdeh Fatah al-Sisi was Egypt’s military chief and defence minister before he took over control from democratically elected Md Morsi after a coup in 2013ses its Republic Day chief guests.

While similar to any other state visit by a foreign high dignitary, gaiven the grandiosity and importance of the ceremony involved for India, it is the highest honour that the country accords to a guest in terms of protocol. (File)

The Chief Guest for the 2023 Republic Day parade, Abdeh Fatah al-Sisi was Egypt’s military chief and defence minister before he took over control from democratically elected Md Morsi after a coup in 2013.