President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has met with the visiting President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa. The meeting was held at the President’s Office this evening.
The two leaders discussed ways to enhance the existing close friendly relations between the two countries. They also explored new areas for bilateral and development cooperation.
President Yameen thanked President Rajapaksa for accepting his invitation to visit the country, and extended a warm welcome to the Sri Lankan President to the Maldives on behalf of the people, and on his own behalf. He reiterated the Maldives’ support to Sri Lanka in the global arena, and expressed his gratitude to the Sri Lankan Government for the continuous assistance provided to the Maldives. President Yameen especially noted that the bilateral relations between the Maldives and Sri Lanka has developed significantly, during President Rajapaksa’s tenure.
President Rajapaksa expressed his gratitude to President Yameen, the Government, and the people of Maldives, for the invitation to make a visit to the Maldives. He reassured President Yameen, of Sri Lanka’s willingness to assist the Maldives in every way.
President Yameen and President Rajapaksa further discussed issues of mutual concern.
Upon arrival at the President’s Office, President Rajapaksa signed the visitors’ book.
