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(From L-R) Maldivian First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, Indian President Droupadi Murmu, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for photos at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India, on October 7, 2024. (Photo/President's Office)
Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed were accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, as they embark on their first state visit to India.
The ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential palace in New Delhi, took place on Monday morning.
The Maldivian first couple were welcomed upon arrival at the palace by Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Muizzu received a 21-gun salute as he inspected a guard of honor.
President His Excellency Dr @MMuizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed were accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Presidential Palace in New Delhi. Upon arrival at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President and First Lady were received by Her Excellency Droupadi… pic.twitter.com/PLmJL8dXqf
— The President's Office (@presidencymv) October 7, 2024
President Muizzu is in India with a delegation of 50 state officials, including cabinet ministers. He is scheduled to return to Male’ on Thursday.
After the welcoming ceremony, President Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha visited Raj Ghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
