India officially welcomes President Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha

Oct 7, 2024, 5:54 AM

The welcoming ceremony. -- Photo: President's Office

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially welcomed President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed.

The ceremonial welcome was held this morning at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Muizzu and Sajidha were received by Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Modi.

A 21-gun salute was conferred on President Muizzu and he also inspected the Guard of Honour at the ceremony.

After the welcoming ceremony, the President and First Lady visited Raj Ghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

The ceremony is held to welcome foreign dignitaries in India. The 50-member delegation accompanying the President also attended the ceremony.

Muizzu departed from the Maldives on Sunday on an aircraft from the Indian Defense Ministry. He was welcomed at Delhi airport by Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for Environment.

During the state visit, several agreements will be signed between India and Maldives. The signing ceremony will be held at noon after the meeting between Muizzu and Modi.

President Muizzu will conclude the state visit to India and return to the Maldives on Thursday. He is visiting at the invitation of Indian President Droupadi Murmu.

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