Ambassador of the European Union to the Maldives, Mr Bernard Savage has paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Waheed this afternoon.

At the meeting held at the President’s Office, the President briefed the Ambassador on the current political and economic status of the country. The President also highlighted the political reform needed in the country, and the steps being taken by the government in overcoming the economic challenges faced in the Maldives.

Ambassador Savage assured President Waheed that the European Union would continue to extend its assistance and support to the Maldives.