Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives Abdulla Shahid has sent a congratulatory message to Professor Gamini Lakshman Peiris on his appointment as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka.
In his message, Minister Shahid extended heartfelt felicitations and warm congratulations to Minister Peiris on his appointment as the new foreign minister of Sri Lanka. Minister Shahid expressed confidence that with the help of the vast experience of Minister Peiris in leading several portfolios in Sri Lanka’s government, including as former foreign minister and exceptional career spanning politics and academia, he will succeed in taking Sri Lanka’s foreign relations to new heights.
In his message, the Maldivian foreign minister also reaffirmed commitment to further enhance the historic relations between the Maldives and Sri Lanka. He also expressed appreciation for the efforts Minister Peiris has already expended to promote and strengthen the collaboration between the two countries in multiple areas.
Concluding the message, Minister Shahid said he was looking forward to working closely with Minister Peiris and the Government of Sri Lanka to further strengthen cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral spheres.