Indian Prime Minister and his Spouse visit Male’

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh of India and his spouse Madam Gursharan Kaur have arrived in Male’ this morning.

A bugle call was sounded, on arrival at the Official Jetty. The Prime Minister and his Spouse were welcomed by President Mohamed Nasheed and First Lady Laila Ali.

Later on, President Nasheed accompanied the visiting Prime Minister to the saluting dais where national anthems of the Maldives and India were played.

Prime Minister Singh was then given a 7-Gun salute, after which he inspected a Guard of Honour.

The Prime Minister then proceeded to the President’s Office, where official talks were held.

After the conclusion of the ceremonial arrival in Male’, Madam Kaur visited the Tsunami monument, followed by visits to Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital and the National Museum. During her visits to the sites in Male’, Madam Gursharan Kaur was accompanied by First Lady Laila Ali.