Vice President of the Republic of Maldives H E Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed returned to Male’ this morning concluding his visit to Saudi Arabia.
The Vice President had visited Riyadh to convey condolences on behalf of President Yameen, the people and the Government of Maldives to the members of the Royal Family and people of Saudi Arabia, following the passing away of King Abdullah last Friday. In a ceremony held in Riyadh, the Vice President paid tribute to the late King and congratulated the new King His Majesty Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on his ascension to the throne.
The Vice President was accompanied by H E Mr Abdulla Ameen, Minister at the President’s Office, H E Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, Minister of Islamic Affairs and H E Mr Abdullah Hameed, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.