Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid has assured the Government of Maldives is committed to increase cooperation with the Government of India in areas that are of mutual benefit. The foreign minister made the statement during his meeting with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi today.
During the meeting held at the official residence of the Prime Minister of India, Minister Shahid conveyed greetings and good wishes to Prime Minister Modi, the government and the people of India, on behalf of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the government and the people of Maldives. The minister expressed appreciation to the Indian government for the continued efforts and assistance provided, and assured the commitment of the Government of Maldives to increase cooperation between the two countries in various areas that are of mutual benefit.
Minister Shahid was accompanied at the meeting by Multilateral Secretary at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed and Ambassador of Maldives to India Aishath Ahmed Didi, among others.