The Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong has invited President Mohamed Nasheed to make an official visit to Singapore. The invitation was delivered to the President today, by the High Commissioner of Singapore to the Maldives Dr. Chua Yong Hai. The President has accepted the invitation.

Discussions at the meeting were focused on strengthening relations between the Maldives and Singapore.

Speaking at the meeting, the High Commissioner congratulated the President for the very successful donor conference that was held in the Maldives. He also said that he understood the many challenges that the government was facing and supported the strategic reform measures that the government was taking.

President said that Singapore was an important development partner of the Maldives. Further noting that a number of Singaporean investors were already doing business in the Maldives, he welcomed investors to diversify their business in the Maldives.

Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed, Advisor on Political Affairs Mr Hassan Afeef and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Naseem also attended the meeting.