Former President of India, Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam has concluded his official visit to the Maldives, this afternoon. On behalf of President Nasheed, Dr Abdul Kalam was seen off at the Malé International Airport by Political Advisor of the President Hassan Afeef.

Dr Abdul Kalam arrived in the Maldives on 18 February at the invitation of President Nasheed.

During his visit, Dr Abdul Kalam met with President Nasheed and congratulated the President for his vision to make the Maldives the first carbon neutral country in the world, and shared his views on the President’s vision.

The Former President of India also met with a delegation of Maldives cabinet ministers during which he information from the ministers on their respective areas.