Governor-General welcomes the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

The Governor-General hosted a Ceremonial Welcome for the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, His Excellency U Thein Sein, at Government House, Canberra.

President Thein Sein received a 21-gun and national salute before inspecting Australia’s Federation Guard and the Royal Military College Band. Ms Bryce also introduced President Thein Sein to ACT Scout representatives at the ceremony.

Later, the Governor-General held formal talks with the President and hosted a lunch in honour of his State Visit to Australia.