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Minister Shahid congratulates India's new External Affairs Minister

Raif Amyl Jalyl
01 June 2019, MVT 09:03
FOREIGN MINISTER ABDULLA SHAHID. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Raif Amyl Jalyl
01 June 2019, MVT 09:03

Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid on Friday extended a message of congratulations to the newly appointed Minister of External Affairs of India Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

In his message the Foreign Minister notes the long-standing relationship between Maldives and India, which he highlighted was built on mutual trust, mutual respect and shared interests.

"Together, our two countries are charting a new course in our bilateral cooperation, exploring new areas and strengthening existing avenues. I am confident that with your experience and extensive knowledge of Maldives-India relations, our work will move forward with renewed vigour and energy", said Shahid.

He further stated, "I value your efforts to strengthen cooperation between our two countries in the past in your capacity as the Foreign Secretary and I am looking forward to meeting you once again and discussing ways in which we can continue working on revitalising the traditionally friendly relations between our two countries".

Minister Shahid concluded his message bidding the newly appointed Indian Minister success for his new assignments.

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