The Government of the Republic of Maldives has held the official welcoming ceremony for the visiting Prime Minister of Malaysia, His Excellency Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Abdul Razak and First Lady, Madam Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor. The ceremony was held this morning at the Republic Square.
On arrival at the Izzuddin Jetty, the Prime Minister and First Lady of Malaysia were greeted by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim, where they observed a cultural item by students. President Yameen then accompanied the visiting Prime Minister to the saluting dais, and a 7-Gun Salute was offered; followed by which the national anthems of Malaysia and Maldives were played. Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Abdul Razak then proceeded to inspect a Guard of Honour by the Maldives National Defence Force.
At the official welcoming ceremony, the Malaysian Prime Minister was introduced to the Vice President, Cabinet Ministers, and other senior officials of the Maldivian Government. The members of the Malaysian delegation were then introduced to President Yameen.
President Yameen and Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia walked to the President’s Office with cultural procession.
The Prime Minister and First Lady of Malaysia are on an official visit to the Maldives, at the invitation of President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim.
During the Prime Minister's two day visit, Maldives and Malaysia will hold bilateral discussions towards further enhancing existing ties, and development partnerships between the two nations. A number of memoranda of understanding will also be signed during the visit.
