Indian President Droupadi Murmu has opted not to use Pakistani airspace during her seven-day visit to African countries, a departure from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s past practices.

According to aviation sources, President Murmu’s special flight departed from Delhi for Algeria at 10:30 am on Sunday. Traditionally, flights to Algeria utilize Pakistani airspace before heading towards Iran, but this time, the aircraft took an alternative route.

The Air India Boeing 777 flew over Jaipur, Gujarat, and Ahmedabad before entering Omani airspace, avoiding Pakistani territory entirely.

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India’s Ministry of External Affairs has announced that President Droupadi Murmu will be visiting Algeria from October 13 to 15 at the invitation of her counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

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Following her time in Algeria, the Indian president will proceed to Mauritania on October 16. This visit is particularly significant as Mauritania currently holds the presidency of the African Union, according to the ministry’s official statement.

After Mauritania, President Murmu will travel to Malawi from October 17 to 19.