President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has sent a message of congratulations to the Prime Minister of Australia, His Excellency Scott Morrison, following the electoral victory in Australia’s Federal Elections.

The President’s message reads as follows:

“This Government extends our congratulations to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Australian Liberal Party for their electoral victory in Australia’s Federal Elections. In keeping with Australia’s strong democratic traditions, the Australian electorate has made their preferences known, and Prime Minister Morrison’s leadership qualities clearly played a strong role in influencing this outcome.

Australia has been an invaluable development partner to the Maldives and their assistance has greatly improved the lives of Maldivians. We are optimistic that the cooperation that has characterized ties between Maldives’ and Australia will only continue to strengthen under the tenure of the new government”.