20 May 2011, Male';Minister of Foreign Affairs, H. E. Mr. Ahmed Naseem met Israeli President H. E. Mr. Shimon Peres in Jerusalem today. Minister Naseem and President Peres discussed the Middle East peace process as well as the economic and political situations of both countries.
Minister Naseem also met his Israeli counterpart H. E. Mr Avigdor Liberman today. The two Foreign Ministers discussed the current political situation in the Middle East. Speaking during the meeting Minister Naseem noted the Maldives support for the two state solution for the ongoing crisis.
Maldives Foreign Minister's visit to Palestine and Israel is to discuss the work being carried out at the international arena to fulfill the long awaited dream of a sovereign Palestinian State. During his visit Minister Naseem met the Palestinian President H. E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas and other senior officials earlier. Minister Naseem also signed an MoU on "Protocol on Political Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Palestine".
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