Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Maldives, His Excellency Robert Maxian, presented his Letters of Credence to the President, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu, at a ceremony held this morning at the President's Office.

The Ambassador was escorted to the President's Office from the Republic Square in a cultural procession, "Haiykolhu", with the Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF) Drum and Trumpet Band.

The Ambassador presented his Letters of Credence to the President, who accepted it and welcomed him as Ambassador of Slovak Republic to the Maldives. Following the presentation, the President and Ambassador discussed strengthening cooperation between the two countries, especially in tourism, trade and other areas of mutual interest. The President and the Ambassador discussed forwarding the two countries' friendly relations to the next level.

Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and the Slovak Republic were established on 1 January 1993.

The Ambassador is accredited to the Maldives as a non-resident Ambassador and resides in New Delhi, India.