President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has sent a congratulatory message ‎to Mr. Sushil Koirala on his election as the Prime Minister of Nepal.‎

The President’s message reads as follows:‎

‎“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Maldives, and on my ‎own behalf, may I extend to you, Mr. Prime Minister, my sincere good wishes ‎and congratulations on your election as the new Prime Minister of Nepal.”‎

‎“We are delighted that Nepal is entering a new era under your leadership, ‎both nationally and internationally, and I hope that the people of Nepal will ‎achieve greater success and prosperity under your able direction. I remain ‎confident that the existing brotherly relations between our two countries too ‎will be further strengthened and diversified in the years ahead.”‎

‎“Please accept, Mr. Prime Minister, my best wishes for your good health and ‎wellbeing and the assurances of my highest consideration.”‎