The President India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying the wreath at Auckland war Memorial at Auckland in New Zealand on May 01, 2016.

The President India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying homage at Auckland war Memorial at Auckland in New Zealand on May 01, 2016.

The President India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Auckland war Memorial Museum at Auckland in New Zealand on May 01, 2016.

The President India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Auckland war Memorial Museum at Auckland in New Zealand on May 01, 2016.

The President India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Auckland war Memorial Museum at Auckland in New Zealand on May 01, 2016.

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Auckland in New Zealand on May 01, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key witnessing the Signing of agreement between India and New Zealand on direct flight service between India and New Zealand at Auckland in New Zealand on May 01, 2016. The agreement was signed by Dr. Sanjeeb Balyan, Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare on behalf of India and Hon Simon Bridges, Transport Minister of New Zealand.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key witnessing the Signing of agreement between India and New Zealand on direct flight service between India and New Zealand at Auckland in New Zealand on May 01, 2016. The agreement was signed by Dr. Sanjeeb Balyan, Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare on behalf of India and Hon Simon Bridges, Transport Minister of New Zealand.

The Leader of Opposition, Mr. Andrew Little calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Auckland in New Zealand on May 01, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing the Business gathering at Auckland in New Zealand on May 01, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Indian Community Reception hosted by the High Commissioner of India in New Zealand, Shri Sanjiv Kohli at Auckland in New Zealand on May 01, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the Indian Community Reception hosted by the High Commissioner of India in New Zealand, Shri Sanjiv Kohli at Auckland in New Zealand on May 01, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) at Auckland in New Zealand on May 02, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) at Auckland in New Zealand on May 02, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Minister for Nursery and Economic Development of New Zealand, Mr. Steven Joyce witnessing the signing of a MOU of ICCR Chair at Victoria University at Auckland in New Zealand on May 02, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Students and Faculty Members of Auckland University of Technology (AUT) during his visit to Auckland University of Technology (AUT) at Auckland in New Zealand on May 02, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with members of the media on May 2, 2016 on board the Air India special aircraft, on his way back to India at the conclusion of his State Visits to Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Best Actor Award to Actor Shri Amitabh Bachchan at the 63rd National Film Awards Function in New Delhi on May 03, 2016.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Dada Saheb Phalke Award to Actor Shri Manoj Kumar at the 63rd National Film Awards Function in New Delhi on May 03, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 04, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Niryat Shree and Niryat Bandhu Awards at the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 04, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Niryat Shree and Niryat Bandhu Awards at the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 04, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Niryat Shree and Niryat Bandhu Awards at the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 04, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the 100th birthday celebrations of late Giani Zail Singh, former president of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 05, 2016.

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari releasing the documentary on the life of the Former President of India, Late Shri Giani Zail Singh and first copy presenting to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of 100th Birthday Celebration of Late Shri Giani Zail Singh at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 05, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with recipients of Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations at a Defence Investiture Ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 07, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with recipients of Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations at a Defence Investiture Ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 07, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with artists after witnessing a performance by Shri Ulhas Kashalkar at Rashtrpati Bhavan Auditorium on May 07, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Officer Trainees of the Indian Economic Service of 2014 (II) Batch at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 10, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with Officer Trainees of the Indian Economic Service of 2014 (II) Batch at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 10, 2016.

The Chairman of the Republic of National Assembly of Belarus,H.E. Dr. Mikhail Myasnikovich calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 11, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the National Technology Day celebrations organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology and Earth Science at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 11, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the National Awards on Technology at the National Technology Day celebrations at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 11, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the National Awards on Technology at the National Technology Day celebrations at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 11, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the National Awards on Technology at the National Technology Day celebrations at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 11, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with receipts of National Florence Nightingale Awards to Nursing personnel on the occasion of International Nurses Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 12, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Centenary Year Celebrations of Banaras Hindu University at Varanasi on May 12, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying the floral tribute at the portrait of Late Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, Former President of India on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 13, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with Probationers of the Indian Civil Accounts Service, Indian Defence Accounts Service, Indian Postal & Telegraph Finance & Accounts Service and Indian Railway Accounts Service from National Institute of Financial Management at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 14, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Probationers of the Indian Civil Accounts Service, Indian Defence Accounts Service, Indian Postal & Telegraph Finance & Accounts Service and Indian Railway Accounts Service from National Institute of Financial Management at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 14, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the first copy of the book 'Tagore's Vision of the Contemporary World' and 'Tagore and Russia' from the President of Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR), Prof. Lokesh Chandra at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 16, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Probationers of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineer (IRSME) and Railway Protection Force-2013 Batches at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 17, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Probationers of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineer (IRSME) and Railway Protection Force-2013 Batches at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 17, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Probationers of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineer (IRSME) and Railway Protection Force-2013 Batches at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 17, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the book "Aadhunik Bharat Me Police Vyavastha" from Dr.RLS Yadav at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 17, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Shri Javed Akhtar and Smt. Shabana Azmi at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 18, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee host Farewell Dinner to Admiral R.K. Dhowan at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 18, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying the floral tribute at the portrait of Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, Former President of India on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 19, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of the Intelligent Operations Centre and launch of Mobile App 'Monitor' for Smart President's Estate at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on May 19, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Intelligent Operations Centre at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on May 19, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the launch of Mobile App 'Monitor' for Smart President's Estate at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on May 19, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying homage to the former Prime Minister of India, Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi on the occasion of his 25th Death Anniversary at Vir Bhumi on May 21, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee,meeting with Shri Upen Chakraborty & Shri D. Mondal at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 20, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the teachers attending In-Residence Programme for Award Winning School Teachers from States/Union Territories along with coordinators from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, President’s Estate at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 23. 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being bid farewell by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan before his Departure on May 24, 2016 for his State Visits to People's Republic of China.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with the accompanying officials, academic and media delegation on board, Air India Special aircraft on his way to Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China on May 24, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by Mr. He Zhongyou, Vice Governor of Guangdong and Liu Zhenmin, Vice Minister on his arrival at Guangzhou, The People’s Republic of China on May 24, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Indian Community Reception at Hotel Shangri-La in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China on May 24, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during his visit to the Pazhou Convention Centre Jetty for Boat Cruise in Guangzhou, The People’s Republic of China on May 24,2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee calling on the Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr. Zhu Xiaodan at Hotel Shangri-La in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Plenary Session of Business Forum Meeting at Hotel Shangri-La in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing the Plenary Session of Business Forum Meeting at Hotel Shangri-La in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Hua Lin Temple in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Hua Lin Temple in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The Party Secretary of Guangdong, Mr. Hu Chunhua calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Guangdong Foreign Affairs Club in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being welcomed on his arrival at Beijing in People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being recieved by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Mr. Liu Zhenmin on his arrival at Beijing in People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The President of the Chinese Academy of Sculpture, Dr. Wu Weishan calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at St Regis Hotel in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The famous Chinese actor, Huang Xiaoming calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at St Regis Hotel in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the reception hosted by Embassy of India & Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) at St Regis Hotel in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The famous Chinese artist, Han Meilin calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at St Regis Hotel in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The Vice President of China, Li Yuanchao calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at St Regis Hotel in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the President of Peking University, Lin Jianhua on his arrival at Peking University in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes on the bust of Tagore at Peking University in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on 26-05-16.

The Chinese Dignitary Minister of Education, Mr. Yuan Guiren calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Peking University in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the Peking University in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the students and faculty members of Peking University at Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee witnessing the Exchanging of various MOUs between India and China in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Presidents/Vice-Chancellors at the India-China University Presidents Roundtable at Peking University in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the ceremonial welcome Ceremony at Great Hall of the People in Beijing, The People’s Republic of China on May 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the delegation level talks with the Premier of the State Council, Li Keqiang at Great Hall of the People in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the delegation level talks with the President of People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping at Great Hall of the People in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 26, 2016.

The Chairman of National People's Congress, Zhang Dejiang calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Great Hall of the People in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 26, 2016.

The State Councillor, Yang Jiechi called on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Hotel St Regis in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 27, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on May 27, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with the media delegates on May 27, 2016 on board the Air India special aircraft, on his way back to India at the conclusion of his State Visits to People’s Republic of China.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the awardees after presenting the Malti Gyan Peeth Puruskars at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 29, 2016.

The delegation of Seventh Annual Heads of Mission Conference called on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 30, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing the delegation of Seventh Annual Heads of Mission Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 30, 2016.