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Maldives Defence Force Presents PM Modi With 'Haiykolhu' As Gesture Of Hospitality
Maldives Defence Force Presents PM Modi With 'Haiykolhu' As Gesture Of Hospitality

NDTV

time25-07-2025

  • Politics
  • NDTV

Maldives Defence Force Presents PM Modi With 'Haiykolhu' As Gesture Of Hospitality

Male: The Maldives National Defence Force on Friday said they presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the traditional 'Haiykolhu', a cherished Maldivian gesture of hospitality and honor. Prime Minister Modi was honored with a Guard of Honor by the MNDF earlier. In a post on X, the MNDF said, "His Excellency Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by His Excellency President Dr. Mohaamed Muizzu at Republic Square, where he was honored with a Guard of Honor by MNDF on his state visit to Maldives. The ceremonial welcome included a 21-Gun Salute, symbolizing deep respect and the strong bilateral ties between Maldives and India. Adding to the grandeur, His Excellency was presented with the traditional 'Haiykolhu' by MNDF, a cherished Maldivian gesture of hospitality and honor." His Excellency Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi was warmly welcomed by His Excellency President Dr. @MMuizzu at Republic Square, where he was honored with a Guard of Honor by #MNDF on his state visit to Maldives. — Maldives National Defence Force (@MNDF_Official) July 25, 2025 "His Excellency PM Shri Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial Honor Guard by MNDF upon his arrival in the Maldives, marking the beginning of a significant state visit at the gracious invitation of His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu," the MNDF added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu held a meeting in Male. The meeting was held after PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Republic Square. PM Modi is visiting Maldives at the invitation of President Muizzu and will attend the country's 60th Independence Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that said the visit marks 60 years of diplomatic ties between India and the Maldives. "Commemorating 60 years of special & historic India-Maldives ties. PM Narendra Modi arrived at the Republic Square to a warm & colourful ceremonial welcome & Guard of Honour. Warmly welcomed by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. Delegation level talks lie ahead," he posted on X. The Maldivian president said in a post on X, "Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome during his state visit to the Maldives. His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu received the Prime Minister at Republic Square, where Aminiya School students performed a cultural dance. MNDF presented the Prime Minister with a 21-gun salute following which he inspected a Guard of Honour." During his visit, PM Modi also met ministers and officials of the Maldivian Cabinet at Republic Square. The Ministry of Defence building in Male prominently displayed a giant photograph of Prime Minister Modi to mark the occasion.

Egypt's El-Sisi, Governor-General of Australia dicuss bilateral ties
Egypt's El-Sisi, Governor-General of Australia dicuss bilateral ties

Egypt Today

time27-04-2025

  • Business
  • Egypt Today

Egypt's El-Sisi, Governor-General of Australia dicuss bilateral ties

CAIRO – 27 April 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Sam Mostyn at Al-Ittihadiya Palace on Sunday, and discussed with her the enhancement of bilateral ties. El-Sisi invited her to attend the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum due on July 3, 2025. An official reception ceremony was held, the national anthems were played, and the Guard of Honor was inspected, said the Egyptian Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy. An expanded session of talks between the countries' delegations was held, during which President El-Sisi welcomed Mostyn on her first visit to Egypt. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of relations between the two countries, which reflects the profound historical bonds and longstanding relations the two sides share. President El-Sisi states he values the positive contributions of the Egyptian community in Australia and their active role in building the Australian society. The president noted the remarkable success of Australians of Egyptian origin in an array of spheres, including the attainment of prominent positions, which demonstrates the solid relations between the two peoples. During the meeting, the two sides emphasized the need to forge closer economic, trade, and investment relations between the two countries. President El-Sisi highlighted Egypt's promising investment landscape, which could be a prime destination for Australian companies. Areas of cooperation include, in particular, the production of clean energy and green hydrogen, agriculture, tourism, technological industries and mining, as well as in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The president underscored Egypt's keenness on localizing the industries and boosting its productive capacity. The meeting also focused on ways to strengthen collaboration in the area of food security, and the possibility of establishing joint projects for breeding and fattening livestock and related industries in Egypt. The two sides discussed mechanisms to facilitate the flow of Egyptian exports to Australian markets, and promote cooperation in culture, education, and tourism. The governor-general of the Commonwealth of Australia agreed with the president with regard to the need to enhance Australian investments in Egypt. She stressed the importance of bolstering cooperation on cultural investment, notably in museums, given the high regard the Australian people have for the Egyptian culture. The meeting also tackled the latest regional and international developments of mutual interest, primarily the situation in the Gaza Strip. The two sides reviewed Egypt's unrelenting efforts to achieve a ceasefire, an exchange of hostages and detainees, and ensure the delivery of sufficient humanitarian aid into the sector. They strongly rejected the weaponization of starvation and its use as collective punishment against the Palestinian people. Both sides emphasized the necessity of reconstructing the Gaza Strip in accordance with the relevant Arab-Islamic plan, stressing the imperative to advance toward the implementation of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, in accordance with resolutions of international legitimacy, as the only path to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region. For her part, the governor-general of the Commonwealth of Australia affirmed her country's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and the strategic partnership with Egypt. She expressed appreciation for the momentum in the collaboration between the two countries and hoped this visit would further contribute to elevating the path of joint cooperation. Mostyn stressed Australia's full support for Egypt's diligent and tireless efforts to restore stability in the region. At the conclusion of the meeting, President El-Sisi extended an invitation to the governor-general of Australia to join the inauguration ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, an invitation that the Australian official welcomed.

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