President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has received a warm welcome from President of Seychelles Danny Faure. President Solih and the First Lady were accompanied by a delegation of Maldivian government officials.
After President Solih was received by his Seychelles counterpart, both leaders were escorted to a special podium, following which the brass band of the Seychelles armed forces played the national anthems of both countries. President Solih was then invited to inspect the special honour guard assembled for the occasion.
At the conclusion of the official welcoming ceremony, both presidents were escorted to a one-on-one meeting for a private discussion. After the conclusion of their private discussions, both leaders presided over official bilateral talks.
This is the first state visit by a Maldivian leader to Seychelles.