President Droupadi Murmu was conferred with ‘The Order of Fiji’, the country’s highest civilian award by President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere of Fiji, said the Ministry of External Affairs.
President, as a part of her visit to the South Pacific nation, also addressed the Fijian Parliament. She also held a brief interaction with the Indian community there.
In a special briefing on the State visit of the President to Fiji, Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East) said, ‘President of Fiji conferred upon our President ‘The Order of Fiji’ which was deeply appreciated by the President. She also addressed the Fijian Parliament. The President held a community interaction in Suva.”
The Secretary East said that the President received a warm welcome while reaching Fiji. ‘The President landed in Suva today morning, upon arrival she was accorded a Guard of Honour by Fiji Military Police followed by a traditional welcome attended by the Prime Minister. Along the route from the airport, it was heartwarming to see hundreds of school children line up shouting their greetings to the President’, he said.
President Murmu also met the Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, as well as the President of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere. The President landed in Suva today morning, upon arrival she was accorded a Guard of Honour by Fiji Military Police followed by a traditional welcome attended by the Prime Minister
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