President Mohamed Nasheed has this evening departed on an official visit to Singapore.

During the visit, President Nasheed will meet the President and the Prime Minister of Singapore and hold talks on further strengthening the close relations between the Maldives and Singapore.

The President will also address Asia-Pacific Water Ministers’ Meeting to be held in Singapore.

In addition, the President will participate in a business forum organised by the Maldives High Commission in Singapore, and inform Singaporean business people and investors on the investment opportunities in the Maldives.

This is President Nasheed’s first official visit to Singapore.