President Accorded Ceremonial Welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan (Video)

• Indian President and Prime Minister Extend a Grand Reception to the President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on a three-day official visit to India, was formally welcomed today (16) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President.

The ceremonial reception began with President Dissanayake being escorted to the Rashtrapati Bhavan by a horseback parade.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly greeted him.

The event included a 21-gun salute, marking the occasion with full state honors.

Following the formalities, President Dissanayake inspected a guard of honor from the Indian Armed Forces.

Subsequently, representatives from both nations were introduced to the leaders. A large number of state officials and diplomats attended the event.

After the reception, President Dissanayake visited the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial at Rajghat to pay his respects.

To commemorate his first official overseas visit, he planted an Ashoka tree at the Gandhi Darshan premises near Rajghat and signed the guest book.

Later in the day, President Dissanayake met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bilateral discussions.

Additionally, he will also hold a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu.

The President will also meet with Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and Health Minister J.P. Nadda for further discussions.