'A day to value true friends, partnerships': Minister Shahid

Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid, on occasion of the 31st anniversary of Victory Day, honoured the ‘invaluable military support’ shown by the Indian government in halting the coup on November 3, 1988.

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Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) at an event to mark the 30th anniversary of Victory Day, November 3. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI / MIHAARU

Ahmed Aiham

2019-11-03 19:20:57

Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid, on occasion of the 31st anniversary of Victory Day, honoured the ‘invaluable military support’ shown by the Indian government in halting the coup on November 3, 1988.

"It is a day to value true friends and partnerships", said Minister Shahid, highlighting the "ultimate sacrifice" by the 19 martyred by the invaders, including civilians and soldiers of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).

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