Agong presented with key to city of Bangkok

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BANGKOK: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, was yesterday presented with the symbolic key to the city of Bangkok by Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra.

“It gives me great pleasure to receive the symbolic key to the city of Bangkok following my arrival for my second state visit to Thailand as Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

“I wish to thank His Excellency the Bangkok Governor for the great honour given to me as well as to Malaysia,” Tuanku Abdul Halim said in his speech after receiving the key.

Held at the Chao Phraya Room of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel here, the event were graced by the Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tuanku Hajah Haminah, Thailand Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

The key presentation is a symbolic welcoming event for every head of state who visits Thailand.

Tuanku Abdul Halim and Tuanku Hajah Haminah arrived here yesterday for a three-day state visit to Thailand.

The special aircraft carrying Their Majesties touched down at the Royal Thai Air Force Base in Don Mueang at 11am (noon in Malaysia).

Their Majesties were welcomed by Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn introduced Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and the country’s senior officials to Tuanku Abdul Halim.

Tuanku Abdul Halim and Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn then stood on a specially erected platform for the state welcome accompanied by a 21-gun salute. The national anthem of both nations were played. — Bernama