The new Senegalese Ambassador accredited to the Maldives, Mr. ‎Amadou Mustapha Diouf, presented his letter of credence to President ‎Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this afternoon.‎

At the ceremony held at the President’s Office to present the ‎credentials, President Yameen congratulated Ambassador Diouf on the ‎commencement of his term. Meeting the new Ambassador afterwards, the ‎President and the ‎Ambassador discussed bilateral relations that exist ‎between the two countries ‎and ways to further strengthen ties.‎

The President and the Ambassador further explored opportunities ‎‎for increasing cooperation between the Maldives and Senegal in the areas of ‎‎Tourism and Coastal Security.‎

‎ Continuing in this regard, Ambassador Amadou further reassured ‎President Yameen of Senegal’s ‎continuous support and cooperation to the ‎Maldives.‎

The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. ‎Dunya Maumoon, and Minister at the President’s Office, Hon. Abdulla ‎Ameen.‎