Indian prime minister, ex-Sri Lankan president among visiting dignitaries
More than 300 foreign dignitaries from 46 countries were expected to attend the inauguration ceremony.
17 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Sri Lankan president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga was among more than 300 foreign dignitaries from 46 countries who attended the inauguration of president-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
On his maiden visit to the Maldives, Modi landed at the Velana International Airport on an Air India flight around 4pm. He is due to meet President Solih before departing Saturday night.
The Indian prime minister was greeted by Speaker of Parliament Gasim Ibrahim and former MP Abdulla Shahid, who is expected to become foreign minister.
Sri Lanka’s former head of state Bandaranaike arrived Friday.
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