New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Acting Head of State of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Hereditary Prince Alois, standing alongside his wife, Hereditary Princess Sophie, on Tuesday said that his country's first state visit to India reflected the importance Liechtenstein attached to its relationship with New Delhi.

The Hereditary Prince made the remarks on the sidelines of a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the royal couple was received by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"I am very honoured to be in India on the occasion of Liechtenstein's first state visit to this remarkable country," Hereditary Prince Alois said.

"This historic visit bears testimony to the importance that Liechtenstein attaches to ...