President Mohamed Nasheed has this evening arrived in Canberra, Australia. The President is making a visit at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
The President was greeted on arrival at the airport by Australia’s Governor General Quentin Bryce and Hon. Anthony Byrne MP representing the Prime Minister of Australia.
On his arrival in the Australian capital, Canberra, the President was given a ceremonial welcome with a full military guard of honour.
During his state visit to Australia, President Nasheed will meet with Prime Minister Rudd and other key Australian officials, and discuss ways of furthering the development of bilateral relations, as well as other international issues of common concern.
