Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid holds a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency, Abdulla Shahid held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency, Dinesh Gunawardena.
During the telephone conversation, Minister Shahid congratulated His Excellency, Dinesh Gunawardena on his reappointment as Foreign Minister. In addition, Minister Shahid expressed his appreciation for the Sri Lankan Government’s unwavering support and cooperation at all times. In particular, Minister Shahid thanked the Sri Lankan Government for the assistance extended in addressing the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic on multiple fronts. Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena assured the full support and cooperation of the Government of Sri Lanka in ensuring the welfare of Maldivians in Sri Lanka.
In concluding the call, Foreign Minister Shahid expressed hope that the Maldives and Sri Lanka will continue working together on bilateral and international issues of common concern, and further strengthen the close ties of friendship and cooperation that exist between the two countries.
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