A host of heads of government from neighbouring countries will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as prime minister for a third consecutive term on Sunday evening. Here’s the guest list for who all will be attending the ceremony. (File Photos and X)
Updated On: 2024-06-08 03:55 PM IST
Compiled by : ronak mastakar
Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Sri Lanka’s Wickremesinghe telephoned to congratulate PM Modi on Wednesday evening and extended his warmest felicitations to the BJP-led NDA on its “victory demonstrating the confidence of the Indian people in the progress and prosperity under the leadership of Modi.” Another post on X by the President’s Media Division of Sri Lanka, said, “During the conversation, Prime Minister @narendramodi invited President Wickremesinghe to his swearing-in ceremony, which President @RW_UNP accepted.”
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu
Mohamed Muizzu said that he would be honoured to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony and his visit to India for the historic event would demonstrate that bilateral ties are heading in a positive direction. Mr. Muizzu’s remarks came as he accepted the invitation to attend Prime Minister Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi.
Seychelles Vice-President Ahmed Afif
Ahmed Afif will also be attending the ceremony. "In addition to participating in the swearing-in ceremony, the leaders will attend a Banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the same evening," the statement said.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited his Bangladeshi counterpart to attend his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. Sheikh Hasina accepted the invitation. In a post on X, Press Minister of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, Shaban Mahmood, revealed that Prime Minister Hasina’s visit is in response to an invitation extended by Prime Minister Modi. Ms. Hasina arrived in New Delhi this afternoon.
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ will undertake a three-day visit to India from Sunday during which he is scheduled to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official said. Prachanda will return home on Tuesday.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay
On Thursday, Bhutanese PM Tobgay called up PM-elect Modi and congratulated him on the victory of the NDA. “Prime Minister Tobgay appreciated Prime Minister Modi’s visionary leadership in the last decade, and conveyed his warm wishes for his successful third term,” an Indian readout said.
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
Pravind Kumar Jugnauth will also be attending the ceremony. The visit of the leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony is in keeping with the highest priority accorded by India to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and 'SAGAR' vision.