Interpol President Khoo Boon Hui has paid a courtesy call on President Mohamed Nasheed today.

Discussions during the meeting held at the President’s Office this afternoon were focused on formulating strategies for national defence and security.

Speaking at the meeting President Nasheed highlighted terrorism, money laundering, corruption and drug trafficking as key areas of concern in the government’s efforts to strengthen national defence and security.

The President further spoke on solidifying concepts to create a concrete approach to secure national safety.

During the meeting, President requested Interpol to provide assistance to the Maldives in further improvising its national defence and security framework.