President and First Lady Return to Male’

President Mohamed Nasheed, and First Lady Laila Ali, have this evening returned to Male’ after attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

This year’s CHOGM was held in Perth of Australia, from 28 to 30 October.

Upon his arrival, the President briefed the local media on the success of this year’s CHOGM. The President highlighted the prestigious opportunity offered to the Maldives to take part in the concluding press conference of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, held by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

President Nasheed also answered questions from journalists, on ongoing political issues in the Maldives and the upcoming SAARC Summit.