14 February 2011, Sri Lanka; The new High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Hussain Shihab has presented his Letter of Credence to His Excellency Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at a function held this morning at the President's Office.
After the presentation of credentials, the President and the High Commissioner discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, and on possible areas of cooperation.
In their meeting, High Commissioner Shihab said that Maldives and Sri Lanka have very close historic friendly relations. The President Mahinda assured the High Commissioner of his commitment to further strengthen the existing friendly relations between two countries.
The ceremony was also attended by Mrs. Fathimath Waheeda Hassan Manik, spouse of the High Commissioner.
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