Published 16:35 IST, November 13th 2019
Prince Charles meets Ram Nath Kovind during his two-day visit to India
The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles called on President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday and held a bilateral meeting at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
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The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles called on President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday and held a bilateral meeting at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Prince Charles is on a two-day visit to India from November 13 to November 15. Reports stated that this visit will be Charles's 10th official visit to India. His last visit was a joint tour with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to Brunei, India, Singapore and Malaysia in November 2017. Further reports stated that Britain has been looking forward to securing a trade deal with India after leaving the European Union (EU).
Prince Charles visits IMD
The heir to the British throne, Prince Charles visited the India Meteorological Department (IMD) at Mausam Bhawan on Wednesday before meeting President Ram Nath Kovind. According to reports, Charles interacted with the IMD officials during his stay. He was seen leaving the weather department in a battery-operated rickshaw. He also participated in a discussion on how to strengthen disaster resilience and tackle the effects of climate change at the Indian Meteorological Department.
Visit to Gurudwara
According to reports, Prince Charles visited a Sikh Temple in Delhi to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji- the founder of Sikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus. Prior to his departure The Prince of Wales released a statement with his best wishes for the people of United Kingdom as well as the commonwealth for celebrating 550 years of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and his messages.
Other engagements in India
Britain's Prince Charles arrived on Wednesday for a two-day visit to India. According to reports, Prince Charles' visit to India will be focusing on the India-UK ties and challenges such as sustainability and climate change. He will also present a Commonwealth 'Points of Light' award to an Indian winner for her exemplary contribution to the field of social development that involves upliftment of disabled children, family counselling and therapy sessions. Along with it, he will also attend a discussion with influential Indian business leaders to seek their advice and input on sustainable markets.
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Updated 20:32 IST, November 13th 2019