Sri Lankan President Srisena arrives in Malé
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Srisena arrived in Malé today to attend an official function marking the Maldives’ golden jubilee of independence from the British.
26 Jul 2015, 9:00 AM
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Srisena arrived in Malé today to attend an official function marking the Maldives’ golden jubilee of independence from the British.
Vice president Ahmed Adeeb welcomed Sirisena upon his arrival at 2:30pm. The Sri Lankan president was greeted with a guard of honor. This is his maiden visit to the Maldives.
Some 100 foreign dignitaries have arrived in the Maldives for tonight’s official function scheduled to start at 8:30pm. Sirisena is the only head of state to attend the celebrations.
Former Maldivian Presidents, Ibrahim Nasir and Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, will receive the Golden Jubilee Shields of Honor at the Usfasgandu area tonight. Afterwards, President Abdulla Yameen and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim will host a Presidential banquet at Dharubaaruge.
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