Children holding Indian and Icelandic flags welcomed Indian President Ram Nath Kovind to country at his ceremonial reception along with Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, President of Iceland. Both President Kovind and Jóhannesson narrated story of India's historic mission to Moon, Chandrayaan-2, to er children. Kovind spoke of bold mission attempted by India which has been an inspiration to many all across world.

This was a first for an Indian President to visit rdic Island nation, since APJ Abdul Kalam in 2005.

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India-Iceland discuss Chandrayaan-2

In video, President of Iceland can be seen telling children of India's brave effort to explore Moon. children seem to be joyous and in awe of interaction.

Chandrayaan-2 was supposed to land on Moon on wee hours of Saturday. However, lander Vikram lost communication with ISRO. Although Chandrayaan-2's orbiter continues to orbit Moon. In recent developments, ISRO updated media that lander Vikram has been located by orbiter of Chandrayaan-2 on lunar surface after a hard-landing. K Sivan, Chairman of ISRO has stated that ncy would try to restore contact for next 14 days.

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India-Iceland ties

President Kovind is on a three-nation tour. His next stop after Iceland is Switzerland, and he will n arrive at Slovenia on September 15.

Kovind met his counterpart in Iceland to discuss multiple issues ranging from bilateral talks and trade along with investment, and techlogy. According to a statement released by Ministry of External Affairs, both countries discussed terrorism. Iceland has also extended its support to India and showed solidarity over February 14 Pulwama Attacks. office furr thanked Jóhannesson for his understanding of issue in a tweet.

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