The new Mexican Ambassador to the Maldives, Mr Jaime Virgilio Nualart Sanchez, presented his Letter of Credentials to President Mohamed Nasheed at a function held this morning at the President’s Office.

The President congratulated Ambassador Nualart Sanchez on his appointment, and welcomed him to the Maldives.

President Nasheed and the Ambassador discussed on possible areas of cooperation between the Maldives and Mexico.

The Ambassador noted that climate change and human rights were issues of mutual concern to both the Maldives and Mexico, and discussed ways of strengthening cooperation between the two countries on these issues.

Speaking on COP16 Summit which will be held in Mexico later this year, President Nasheed said the Maldives would give all assistance possible to make the summit a success.

Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed, Special Envoy of the President Ibrahim Hussain Zaki, Advisor on Political Affairs Hassan Afeef and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Naseem were also present at the meeting.