Overview
India has invited several leaders from neighboring countries to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, who is set to begin his third term as Prime Minister. The ceremony will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday at 7:15 PM. The Council of Ministers will also take their oaths on the same evening.
Foreign Leaders to Attend Narendra Modi’s Swearing-In Ceremony – 2024: Full Details
Confirmed Attendees
The Ministry of External Affairs has announced that several leaders have confirmed their attendance at the event. Here are the leaders who will be present:
- President of Sri Lanka: H.E. Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe
- President of Maldives: H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu
- Vice-President of Seychelles: H.E. Mr. Ahmed Afif
- Prime Minister of Bangladesh: H.E. Sheikh Hasina
- Prime Minister of Mauritius: H.E. Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
- Prime Minister of Nepal: H.E. Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’
- Prime Minister of Bhutan: H.E. Mr. Tshering Tobgay
Arrival Schedule
The leaders will arrive in New Delhi according to the following schedule:
June 8, 2024
- 12:00 PM: Arrival of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh at AFS Palam
- 2:45 PM: Arrival of Vice President of Seychelles at IGI Terminal 3
June 9, 2024
- 9:05 AM: Arrival of Prime Minister of Mauritius at IGI Terminal 3
- 9:05 AM: Arrival of President of Maldives at IGI Terminal 3
- 11:30 AM: Arrival of Prime Minister of Bhutan at IGI Terminal 3
- 11:50 AM: Arrival of President of Sri Lanka at IGI Terminal 3
- 2:50 PM: Arrival of the Prime Minister of Nepal at IGI Terminal 3
Security Measures
The national capital, New Delhi, will be on high alert as leaders from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) arrive for the event. According to Delhi Police, tight security will be in place around major hotels such as Leela, Taj, ITC Maurya, Claridge’s, and Oberoi, where the dignitaries will be staying. Safe routes have been arranged for their travel between their hotels and the venue.
“Dignitaries attending the swearing-in will be given designated routes from their hotels to the venue and back,” officials stated.
Banquet and Discussions
In addition to the swearing-in ceremony, a banquet will be hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the same evening. This event will provide an opportunity for high-level interactions and discussions, helping to strengthen regional relationships among SAARC member countries.
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