Trump Turns Down India's Invite For Republic Day Celebrations

US president Donald Trump has reportedly declined India's invitation to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations. In early August, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders had confirmed Mr Trump received an invite to visit India. "I know that the invitation has been extended, but I do not believe that a final decision has been made," Ms Sanders told reporters then.

The foreign ministry has not given a statement. The American embassy in Delhi said only the White House can comment on the president's travel plans.

For the last few weeks, US officials have been indicating that Mr Trump would not fly to India in January as the State of the Union address is scheduled in the winter month.

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