Minister Shahid sends a congratulatory message to the New Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid has sent a congratulatory message to Professor Gamini Lakshman Peiris on his appointment as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka. Minister’s message reads as follows:
“It is my pleasure to extend heartfelt felicitations and warm congratulations on Your Excellency’s appointment as the new Foreign Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
I am certain that with your vast experience in leading several portfolios in Sri Lanka’s Government, including as former Foreign Minister and exceptional career spanning politics and academia, you will no doubt succeed in taking Sri Lanka’s foreign relations to new heights.
On this momentous occasion, let me reaffirm our commitment to further enhance the historic relations between Maldives and Sri Lanka. I would also like to express my appreciation for the efforts you have already expended to promote and strengthen the collaboration between our countries in multiple areas.
I look forward to working closely with Your Excellency and the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to further strengthen our cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral spheres.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration”.