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.