President Dr Mohamed Waheed has sent a congratulatory message to the President-elect of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mohammed Mursi, following his election as the President of Egypt.

President Waheed’s message to Mohammed Mursi reads as follows:

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On behalf of the Government and the people of the Maldives, and on my own behalf, I have the honour to extend to Your Excellency, my sincere good wishes and congratulations on your election as the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Your overwhelming election victory reflects the confidence that the people of Egypt have in you as a leader. I am certain that under your able leadership, the people of Egypt would achieve even greater success and prosperity.

I look forward to working with Your Excellency to further strengthen the close and friendly relations between our two countries. I am confident that in the years ahead our two countries would be able to further strengthen and diversify our bilateral ties.

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