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French president arrives in India on 3-day visit

Xinhua, January 24, 2016 Adjust font size:

French President Francois Hollande Sunday arrived in India on his three-day visit, officials said.

Hollande's plane landed in Chandigarh, the city designed by a French architect Le Corbusier in the 1950s.

"French President arrives in the city for the first part of his state visit to India," India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup wrote on twitter.

Indian officials said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would join Hollande during the sightseeing of tourist spots like Rock Garden, Capitol Complex, Government Museum and Art gallery in Chandigarh.

Hollande is the chief guest on India's Republic Day parade on Jan. 26.

The Republic Day in India marks the date when India's new republican constitution came into force in 1950. Every year the day is celebrated officially by India on Jan. 26. The main function is held in Indian capital --New Delhi, where India's cultural diversity and military might is displayed.

Indian officials said, this year French soldiers will march along with Indian troops during the republic day function.

Authorities have made adequate security arrangements across India in wake of republic day functions and high-profile visit. Endit