President Mohamed Nasheed met with Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini today. The meeting was held at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome.

Discussions were mainly on strengthening bilateral relations between the Maldives and Italy.

President briefed on government’s efforts for democracy consolidation in the country. Italian Foreign Minister said the socio-political developments in the Maldives were encouraging.

They also discussed climate change and cooperation in trade and economic sectors.

Foreign Minister assured Italy was committed to tackling climate change and praised government’s climate policies.

President Nasheed is visiting Italy to attend a climate conference organised by a group of Italian lawmakers and to increase cooperation in the economic, health and education areas. He is scheduled to return to Male on Friday.