Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari arrived at the Bandaranayke International Airport (BIA), today to participate in the closing ceremony of the 14th UN International Vesak celebration.
Buddhasasana and Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe received her at the airport.
The Nepalese President is expected to attend a cultural pageant at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre today and close the UN Vesak celebrations at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy tomorrow.
She is also expected to meet President Maithripala Sirisena and former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga during her four-day visit to the country.
Bhandari will leave the country on May 16 afternoon.
