Daily Archives: October 19, 2009
Lebanese President on State Visit to Spain
This morning, Lebanese President Michel Suleiman embarked on a three day state visit to Spain. The visit is meant to boost ties between the two nations. This the first time Lebanon has had a state visit to Spain since 1957.
The President and his wife, Wafah, were greeted by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia at the El Pardo Palace in Madrid. After an official welcoming ceremony, the Suleimans went to have lunch with the King and Queen, as well as Crown Prince Felipe and Crown Princess Letizia Read more [...]
Two Queens Attend Human Trafficking Conference
A conference on human trafficking brought together two European Queens this morning - Paola of Belgium, and Silvia of Sweden. The two women were representing their countries for the ministerial conference held at Egmont Palace in Brussels. Queen Silvia was there since Sweden currently holds the presidency of the European Union.
Paola greeted the Swedish Queen outside the Palace, and the two embraced before entering.
Others attending the conference included several European ministers, and Read more [...]
