As part of his visit to South Korea, President Mohamed Nasheed has this morning met with President of South Korea Mr Lee Myung-bak.
During the meeting, President Nasheed and President Lee discussed the bilateral relations that exist between the Maldives and South Korea and ways of further strengthening these relations.
Speaking at the meeting, President Lee commended President Nasheed’s efforts to bring the issue of climate change to the forefront of global dialogue.
President Lee also noted President Nasheed’s role to consolidate democracy in the Maldives.
President Nasheed highlighted the potential areas of co-operation between the Maldives and Korea including fishing and environment.
He also updated the Korean President on the ongoing process of democratic reforms and the benefits of these reforms to the people. Further, President Nasheed spoke on the effects of climate change such as land erosion and evacuation of people from most affected islands.
President Nasheed also informed his South Korean counterpart on the various business and investment opportunities available in the Maldives.
