Indian President Kovind received by Guinean President Alpha Conde at Conakry Airport

Conakry [Guinea], August 2: Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has on Thursday arrived in Guinea on the third leg of his three-nation official visit to West Africa region.

Kovind arrived at the international airport of the Conakry Gbessia in the Conakry and was awarded a ceremonial welcome with the military honour, according to ANI news reports.

Alpha Conde, the President of Guinea, has received Kovind along with other Guinean dignitaries, Indian external affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said through Twitter.

Kumar tweeted: “#Guinea welcomes President of India! Upon his arrival at Conakry International Airport President Kovind was accorded ceremonial welcome with military honor. Guinean President Prof. Alpha Conde received him at airport along with other dignitaries! @rashtrapatibhvn @AlphaCondePRG.”

The visit by Kovind marked the first-ever official state visit to Guinea by an Indian President.

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