President Mohamed Nasheed has sent a message of congratulations to Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan following his election to office.
President Nasheed's message to Prime Minister Noda reads as follows:
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I wish to extend warm congratulations and sincere well wishes to Your Excellency on your election as Prime Minister of Japan.
Japan is indeed a very important development partner for the Maldives, and I look forward to working with you to strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation existing between our two countries.
I am hopeful that during your term of office, the people of Japan will see an even more peaceful and prosperous society.
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