This differs from how the Obama administration generally meets foreign dignitaries and VIPs, as they usually meet in the Oval Office.

The Nizam often met important officials and dignitaries here.

He also met foreign dignitaries at Dublin Airport and welcomed them to Ireland.

That is to do what the Royal Family has always done supremely well, to meet foreign dignitaries as Britain's ambassadors.

Later, Kamanin had to persuade Vershinin to let him stay at home and concentrate on real work instead of meeting foreign dignitaries.

When Mr. Bush meets foreign leaders and dignitaries, Mr. Cheney is usually by his side.

During his service he met various dignitaries, leaders and heads of government.

Sunny approaches her new job with nervous excitement, She attends formal dinners and meets dignitaries from foreign countries.

He worked briefly for Éamon de Valera as his personal secretary, travelling with him to Rome to meet various dignitaries.

It is a large building where the House of Justice can meet dignitaries and pilgrims, and attend to other business.