President Mohamed Nasheed has today met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie. The meeting was held this afternoon at the President’s Office.

Discussions at the meeting were mainly focused on strengthening bilateral ties and parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.

President Nasheed emphasised the strong historical ties between the Maldives and Seychelles and expressed desire to build on these relations. He especially focused on strengthening relations in the areas of sports, tourism, culture and transport.

Dr Patrick Herminie briefed the President on the political system of Seychelles.

The meeting was also attended by Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed, Speaker of the People’s Majlis Abdulla Shahid, Special Envoy of the President Ibrahim Hussain Zaki and Advisor on Political Affairs Hassan Afeef.