Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Their Excellencies arrived at Chinggis Khaan International Airport on the night of October 24, 2013.
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As part of Mongolian protocol, Their Excellencies were offered a hadag, a traditional practice where the guests of honour are presented with a blue silk scarf and a silver bowl containing a dairy product.
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Upon their arrival in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, Their Excellencies and the Canadian delegation were welcomed by Mr. Luvsanvandan Bold, Mongolian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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At the request of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will be conducting a State visit to Mongolia, from October 24 to 26, 2013.
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