Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari arrives in Morocco

Rabat, May 31: Indian Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has arrived in Moroccan capital Rabat on a three-day official visit to the country.

On arrival on Monday at the Rabat-Salé airport Ansari was welcomed by Head of Government Abdelilah Benkirane, Moroccan news agency MAP reported.

After reviewing an honour guard, Ansari was greeted, among others, by Minister of Communication and Government Spokesman Mustapha El Khalfi, Minister Culture Mohammed Amine Sbihi and Minister delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Nasser Bourita.

The Vice President is leading a large delegation of government officials and parliamentarians on the May 30-June 1 visit.

IANS