Just be yourself, that's all. Me, I had met the mayor of the (I wouldn't tell because I don't know if it is allowed in the ToU) but I just calm down and take our award and then they shake their hands to us. Best tip: be yourself and try to look simple and don't be nervous. That's all (If your not simple in real life by the way then be yourself instead and be well-behaved).
Politicians r big time crooks. Especially in the third world. You will later hear hes being tried for embezzlement and/or corruption. Food for thought