New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi today embarked on a
visit to Bahrain--his first foreign trip after becoming the
Congress chief--where he will address a convention of NRIs and
meet the Gulf country's Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamas
Al-Khalifa.
Gandhi, who will be a state guest of Bahrain, is also
expected to meet King Hamas bin Isa Al Khalifa.
According to a statement issued by the Congress, Gandhi
will be the chief guest at valedictory session of a function
organised by Global Organisation of People of India Origin
(GOPIO) there tomorrow.
Delegates of 50 countries are participating in the
function, the statement said.
He will also have an interactive session with business
leaders of the Indian origin tomorrow.
"NRIs are the true representatives of our soft power and
the brand ambassadors of our nation across the globe. Looking
forward to meeting and addressing fellow countrymen in Bahrain
tomorrow," Gandhi tweeted ahead of his trip.
Gandhi is expected to return to India on January 9.
PTI
