Cotonou: President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday held talks with Beninese President Patrice Talon after he was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace in Cotonou.
Kovind is currently on his first leg of his three-nation visit to Africa. He reached Cotonou on Sunday.
Foreign Minister of Benin, Aurelien Agbenonci received President Kovind upon his arrival at the Cardinal Bernadine de Cotonou International Airport.
This is the first-ever state visit by an Indian President to Benin. The visit is aimed at further deepening India's relations with three African countries. During his week-long tour, Kovind will also be visiting the Gambia and Guinea.
According to a statement of the Ministry of External Affairs, Kovind is scheduled to travel Porto Novo, the seat of Beninese Parliament. He would address the National Assembly here.
During the visit, Beninese President Talon would host a banquet in Kovind's honour.
On July 30, Kovind is scheduled to meet the members of Indian community at a reception in Cotonou.
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