New Ambassador of Turkey accredited to the Maldives, Dr Burak Akçapar has presented his letter of credence to President Dr Mohamed Waheed this morning.

At the ceremony held at the President’s Office to present the credentials, the President congratulated Ambassador Akçapar.

Meeting the new Ambassador afterwards, the President and the Ambassador discussed increasing cooperation between the Maldives and Turkey in the areas of trade, fishing, and construction industry. Discussions were also held on the investment opportunities in the Maldives, for Turkish businesses.