Guj to welcome Sunita Williams as state guest

Monday, September 3, 2007, 20:06 [IST]

Gandhinagar, Sep 3 (UNI) The Gujarat government today proposed to welcome astronaut Sunita Williams as a state guest on her forthcoming visit.

According to a release, apart from according her the status of a state guest, the government has decided to provide her with adequate security cover during her visit.

The State Government has also urged the Gujarat University to hold a felicitation function to honour Ms Williams.

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Topics: PEOPLE-GUJ-SUNITA WILLIAMS

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