Foreign Minister Shahid attends Japan Reception as Guest of Honour
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid today attended as the Guest of Honour at the Lunch Reception hosted by the Ambassador of Japan to Celebrate the Official Visit of His Excellency Takei Shunsuke, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan and to commemorate the 55th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Maldives and Japan
Speaking at the reception, Minister Shahid extended sincere congratulations on behalf of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the Government, and people of Maldives to His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, Emperor of Japan, His Excellency Kishida Fumio, the Prime Minister, and to the friendly people of Japan on the auspicious occasion of the 55th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic relations between Maldives and Japan.
During his remarks while highlighting the historic and friendly nature of the relationship between the two countries, Minister Shahid emphasized the significant advancements achieved in the bilateral relationship between Maldives and Japan, noting the instrumental and constructive role played by the Government towards the development journey of Maldives.
In closing, Minister Shahid thanked Foreign Minister of Japan, Hayashi Yoshimasa for his unwavering determination and commitment to strengthen the relations between our two countries, and thanked Ambassador Midori, for her tireless efforts in elevating the level of cooperation between the Maldives and Japan.
Minister Shahid was joined by State Minister Ahmed Khlaeel, Foreign Secretary Ahmed Latheef and Ambassador at Large Ahmed Saleem and Senior Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the reception.