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Official Reception Protocols Mark His Majesty’s State Visit to India
Official Reception Protocols Mark His Majesty’s State Visit to India

Official Reception Protocols Mark His Majesty’s State Visit to India

New Delhi, 16 Dec (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik was accorded official reception protocols today at Rashtrapati Bhavan Palace in the Indian capital New Delhi, on the occasion of His Majesty’s State Visit to the Republic of India.

When His Majesty the Sultan’s motorcade entered the gate of the Presidential Palace, it was surrounded by a group of knights, in a show of warm welcome, while the artillery fired a 21-gun salute to His Majesty.

Upon the arrival of His Majesty the Sultan’s motorcade in the palace courtyard, President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India, and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, were at the forefront of the welcoming party. They wished His Majesty the Sultan and his official delegation a pleasant stay.

After that, commemorative photos were taken for His Majesty the Sultan, the Indian President and the Indian Prime Minister.

Then, His Majesty the Sultan headed to the dais of honour, where the Omani Royal Anthem and the Indian national anthem were played. After that, His Majesty the Sultan inspected a guard of honour that lined up to greet him.

Then, His Majesty the Sultan shook hands with senior members of the welcoming party.

In the meantime, the Indian President and the Indian Prime Minister shook hands with members of the official Omani delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan.

At the conclusion of the official reception protocols, a commemorative photo was released, documenting the historic visit of His Majesty the Sultan.

Ends/Bishara/AH