Islamabad (January 26, 2018): Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived in Pakistan today. He was warmly received when he arrived in Islamabad on a two day visit to Pakistan.
President Mamnoon Hussain and the first lady greeted the distinguished guest at Noor Khan Air Base at Chaklala. Others to receive the guest included Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari and senior officials.
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A high level delegation is accompanying the Indonesian President.
A 21-gun salute boomed out when the Indonesian leader, accompanied by the first lady, alighted from his special aircraft.
Two children attired in traditional Pakistani dresses presented bouquets to Indonesian President and the first lady.
The visiting dignitary will address the joint session of Parliament today, which is scheduled to begin at 6pm.
He will be only the second president of Indonesia to address the Joint Sitting of the Parliament.
Before him, President of Indonesia Dr Ahmed Soekarno had addressed the National Assembly of Pakistan on June 26, 1963.
Prime Minister Abbasi and President Widodo will also address a joint press conference.
President Mamnoon will host a state banquet in honour of his visiting counterpart later today.
On Saturday, President Joko Widodo will hold a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, which will be followed by delegation-level talks between the two countries.
Various agreements and MoUs are expected to be signed on the occasion.
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