The traditional exchange of New Year greetings with the president will not take place this year, his office said. 

It said in a statement, it said this was being cancelled because of the prevailing circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Traditionally, the president welcomes the country’s authorities, constituted bodies, organisations and the public to exchange New Year greetings at The Palace.

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