His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu extended his felicitations to the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Samantha Joy Mostyn AC, and the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency Anthony Albanese, MP, on the occasion of Australia Day.
In separate letters to the leaders, the President conveyed warm greetings and good wishes from the Government and the people of the Maldives to the leadership and people of Australia on the momentous occasion.
President Dr Muizzu expressed his gratitude to the Governor General and Prime Minister for Australia’s continued assistance and cooperation for the development of Maldives, including in maritime security and climate change fields. He further reaffirmed Maldives’ commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.
The President also expressed his best wishes for the good health and wellbeing of the Governor General and Prime Minister, as well as for the peace, prosperity, and progress of the people of Australia.
Australia Day is celebrated every year on January 26th. The Maldives and Australia established diplomatic relations on January 25, 1974.
The President also shared a message on his official ‘X’ account to mark Australia Day.