The new Hungarian Ambassador, H.E. Gyula Petho presented his Letter of Credence to President of Maldives H.E. Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom this morning at a ceremony held at the President’s Office. Following the ceremony, the new Ambassador called on President Yameen.
During the discussion at the call, the Ambassador assured cooperation with the Maldives in the education sector. Ambassador Petho expressed Hungary’s interest in providing higher education opportunities for Maldivians in health services and other technical fields. He also discussed with the President, on ways Hungary could provide assistance in the area of water management in the Maldives.
At today’s ceremony, President Yameen congratulated the new Ambassador on the commencement of his term, and welcomed him to the Maldives.
The President was accompanied at the meeting by acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. Mohamed Shainee and Foreign Secretary Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed.
