President Mohamed Nasheed began a 5-day visit to India this morning.

The main purpose of the President’s visit is to participate as the Chief Guest in the Delhi High Level Conference on Climate Change: Technology Development and Transfer, at an invitation from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

The President will address the Conference tomorrow.

During his visit the President will also hold bilateral meetings with senior officials of the Indian government, including Prime Minister Singh.

He will also meet with business leaders in India and will discuss trade and investment opportunities in the Maldives.

The President’s visit is being sponsored by the Indian government.