The new Ambassador of Morocco to the Maldives, Mr Larbi Moukhariq, has presented his Letter of Credentials to President Mohamed Nasheed at a function held this afternoon at the President’s Office.

After the presentation of credentials, the President and the Ambassador discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, and on possible areas of cooperation.

In this regard they noted that cooperation could be enhanced between the two countries in areas of tourism, education and climate change.

In their meeting, President Nasheed said the Maldives and Morocco have very close historic relations, and two countries were good development partners. The President also conveyed his best wishes to the Moroccan King.

Ambassador Al-Ateeqi assured the President of his commitment to further strengthen the existing relations between two countries.

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