Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid sends Independence Day greetings to the Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid has sent a message of greetings to the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, His Excellency Mohammad Haneef Atmar on the occasion of Afghanistan’s Independence Day.
Minister’s message reads as follows:
“On the occasion of the 101st Anniversary of Independence of Afghanistan, I extend warm congratulations and best wishes to the Government and brotherly people of Afghanistan.
As Afghanistan celebrates this joyous occasion, amidst unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, I would like to take this opportunity to commend the resilience of the Afghan leadership in safeguarding and promoting the safety and security of its people as it strives to achieve a sustainable peace for the country. I remain confident that the close cooperation and friendship that exist between our two countries shall continue to flourish and strengthen in the years ahead, and look forward to working together closely with you, both bilaterally and in the international sphere in pursuance of our mutual interests.
Please accept, Excellency, my personal best wishes for your good health and happiness, and for continued peace, advancement and prosperity of the people of Afghanistan.”
ENDS