GANGTOK, May 04: A veteran journalist of the state and a man of repute, Vinay Raj Tiwari of All India Radio, Gangtok earned the fame of being the first person from this tiny Himalayan state to escort the President of India in his abroad visit in the same flight.
The President of India APJ Abdul Kalam was on his visit to France and Greece from 24 to 28 April wherein the senior journalist of AIR Gangtok accompanied the former in the tour. The President flew to Strasbourg (France) on Air India’s special flight AI-1 with his entourage from Palam Airport, New Delhi before noon on 24
April reaching his destination at 7.30 pm IST.
As the media delegation was lodged in a hotel at Baden-Baden, a border town in Germany, the President on the same evening addressed the International Space University teachers and students. On 25 April the President addressed a special session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Dr Kalam is reportedly the first President of India to do so at the 50th anniversary of the European Union. The European Parliament has 781 MPs from 27 European countries. Strasbourg is the third most important city of France after Paris and Leon, with a population of 3 lakhs. The President latter also visited the City Hall being briefed by the Strasbourg Mayor.
The same evening President Dr Kalam flew to Athens, the capital of Greece where Dr Kalam was accorded a ceremonial reception at Presidential Palace at Athens. India and Greece signed two agreements on science and technology cooperation and investment promotion in the presence of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Greek counterpart Karlos Popoulias.
Following a brief visit to the tomb of unknown soldiers, the President also visited the Greek Parliament wherein he had a chat with President of the Parliament. Dr Kalam also had a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karmanalis participated by Mayor of Athens, Greek Tourism Minister as well with leaders of oppositions.
On 27 April the President visited Greek Defence Establishment Hellenic Aerospace Industries, thereby visited the rehabilitation centre for children with cerebral palsy. He also addressed the Greek scientists at the National Centre for Scientific Research Demokritos followed by a reception from Ambassador of India to Athens where he also interacted with members of Indian community.
Dr Kalam called round the historic Alropolic Ruins above Athens city, thereafter being called on by a member of Greek leader in the Eueninc. On 28 April Dr Kalam flew back to India reaching New Delhi at around 8 pm IST, the tour culminating with a tea party on 30 April for those who accompanied the President in his tour.
Vinay Raj Tiwari was the first journalist from Sikkim to escort the President of India in his abroad tour, who after returning accorded his achievement and opportunity to All India Radio Gangtok and the people of Sikkim. “This is a high time of my career and I attribute this privilege to all the well wishers, my friends, elders and mercy of the almighty”, Tiwari said in Gangtok today.
The President of India APJ Abdul Kalam was on his visit to France and Greece from 24 to 28 April wherein the senior journalist of AIR Gangtok accompanied the former in the tour. The President flew to Strasbourg (France) on Air India’s special flight AI-1 with his entourage from Palam Airport, New Delhi before noon on 24
April reaching his destination at 7.30 pm IST.As the media delegation was lodged in a hotel at Baden-Baden, a border town in Germany, the President on the same evening addressed the International Space University teachers and students. On 25 April the President addressed a special session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Dr Kalam is reportedly the first President of India to do so at the 50th anniversary of the European Union. The European Parliament has 781 MPs from 27 European countries. Strasbourg is the third most important city of France after Paris and Leon, with a population of 3 lakhs. The President latter also visited the City Hall being briefed by the Strasbourg Mayor.
The same evening President Dr Kalam flew to Athens, the capital of Greece where Dr Kalam was accorded a ceremonial reception at Presidential Palace at Athens. India and Greece signed two agreements on science and technology cooperation and investment promotion in the presence of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Greek counterpart Karlos Popoulias.
Following a brief visit to the tomb of unknown soldiers, the President also visited the Greek Parliament wherein he had a chat with President of the Parliament. Dr Kalam also had a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karmanalis participated by Mayor of Athens, Greek Tourism Minister as well with leaders of oppositions.
On 27 April the President visited Greek Defence Establishment Hellenic Aerospace Industries, thereby visited the rehabilitation centre for children with cerebral palsy. He also addressed the Greek scientists at the National Centre for Scientific Research Demokritos followed by a reception from Ambassador of India to Athens where he also interacted with members of Indian community.
Dr Kalam called round the historic Alropolic Ruins above Athens city, thereafter being called on by a member of Greek leader in the Eueninc. On 28 April Dr Kalam flew back to India reaching New Delhi at around 8 pm IST, the tour culminating with a tea party on 30 April for those who accompanied the President in his tour.
Vinay Raj Tiwari was the first journalist from Sikkim to escort the President of India in his abroad tour, who after returning accorded his achievement and opportunity to All India Radio Gangtok and the people of Sikkim. “This is a high time of my career and I attribute this privilege to all the well wishers, my friends, elders and mercy of the almighty”, Tiwari said in Gangtok today.
