14th March 2011, Geneva; H.E. Ms. Iruthisham Adam, First Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to Federal Republic of Germany has presented her Letter of Credence to H. E. Mr. Christian Wulff, President of Germany, in a ceremony of flag raising and Guard of Honour at the German President's Official Residence held today.
Speaking at the Ceremony, Ambassador Adam conveyed the warm greetings from President Nasheed and people of the Republic of Maldives.She briefed the President on the ongoing efforts to democratic consolidation and protection of human rights as well the economic and social reform programme. Ambassador Adam also expressed the appreciation of the Government of Maldives for the valuable assistance from Germany for the Maldives' democratic process.
Ambassador Adam praised the leadership role by Germany within the European Union and throughout the globe on international peace and security, and climate change. Highlighting the vulnerabilities of the Maldives to climate change, Ambassador Adam noted that Germany was an example of green development for fellow industrialized countries. She also noted that Germany being one of the most crucial tourism markets for the Maldives the Government of Maldives was looking forward for more ‘people-to-people' between the two countries.
President H. E. Mr. Christian Wulff welcomed Ambassador Iruthisham Adam's appointment and expressed pleasure that Maldives remained a popular tourist paradise for many Germans. While noting the Maldives' experience as a model for other Islamic countries undertaking democratic transition, President Wulff praised Maldives' efforts to consolidate democracy.
During her official consultations with the senior officials of Germany, discussions were also held on increasing more academic and training opportunities for Maldives from Germany, to boost German investments and partnership in the Maldives. She also requested for German assistance on the Maldives efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and empowerment of the Maldivian civil society.
During her visit to Berlin, Ambassador Adam also met with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Werner Hoyer, Heads of the South Asia Division and Crises Prevention; Post Conflict, Peace Building and State Building; Promoting Democracy and Equipment Aid. She also met with the Head of Climate Finance of the Federal Foreign and senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Federal Ministry for Environment, Friedrich Ebert Stifung Foundation and the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Germany.She further discussed business opportunities for Maldives with the Member of Parliament and Honorary Consul Hon. Mr. Christiam Freiherr von Stetten and a group of German investors.
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