Sri Lankan External Affairs Minister Calls on the President

Minister of External Affairs Professor G. L. Peiris of Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Waheed this afternoon.

At the meeting, President Waheed and the External Affairs Minister noted the historical bonds established between the Maldives and Sri Lanka, and discussed ways to further strengthen the long existing close ties of friendship, in a way that is mutually beneficial to both countries.

President Waheed briefed the Minister on the current political situation in the Maldives. Speaking in this regard, the President highlighted the measures being taken by the government in resuming the all-party talks and maintaining stability in the country.

Further, the Sri Lankan Minister of External Affairs emphasised the importance of dialogue among all political parties.