President Murmu attends Angola’s 50th Independence Day event, reaches Botswana for state visit

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday participated in the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Angola’s independence in Luanda, at the invitation of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço.

The event, held at Praça da República, featured a grand ceremony showcasing Angola’s military and cultural heritage. President Murmu joined Lourenço and other dignitaries in witnessing the colourful display commemorating five decades of Angola’s independence.

Following the ceremony, President Murmu reached Gaborone, Botswana, for the final leg of her two-nation visit to Africa. This marks the first-ever State Visit by an Indian Head of State to Botswana.

Upon her arrival at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, she was received by Botswana’s President, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, and accorded a ceremonial welcome with a guard of honour.

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