President Mohamed Nasheeed and First Lady Laila Ali have arrived in Bhutan this morning to attend the Sixteenth SAARC Summit.

On arrival at Paro Airport, President Nasheed and First Lady Laila Ali were received by Prime Minister of Bhutan Lyoncheon Jigmi Yoezer Thinley.

During the welcoming ceremony held at the airport, national anthems of the Maldives and Bhutan were played, and President Nasheed inspected a Guard of Honour.

President Nasheed will speak at the opening ceremony of 16th SAARC Summit that will begin tomorrow in Thimphu. He will also meet with other leaders of SAARC countries who are attending the Summit.