Singapore has held a colourful ceremonial reception to officially welcome President Mohamed Nasheed. The official welcoming ceremony was held at the Istana, official residence of the President of Singapore.
Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong received the President on his arrival at the Istana.
When President Nasheed and Prime Minister Lee stepped on the saluting dais the national anthems of the Maldives and Singapore were played the Singapore Armed Forces Band. President Nasheed then inspected a Guard of Honour.
At the ceremony, President Nasheed was introduced to the members of the Singaporean Cabinet, other Singaporean dignitaries and members of the diplomatic corp.
Members of the Maldivian delegation were also introduced to Prime Minister Lee, at the ceremony.
