24th July 2011, Male'; His Excellency Mr. Pedro Henrique Lopes Borio, Ambassador-Designate of Brazil met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Naseem prior to presenting his credentials today to President Nasheed.
The Minister and Ambassador-Designate discussed deepening relations between the two countries, and discussed various ways in which trade could be strengthened between Brazil and the Maldives. The Minister congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment, and both remarked that they looked forward to the continuation of close friendly relations between Brazil and the Maldives.
This meeting was attended by Mr. Aslam Shakir, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Hawla Ahmed Didi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Ihma Shareef, Assistant Political Director and Ms. Aminath Guraisha, Senior Desk Officer.
ENDS.