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Minister Shahid sends Australia Day greetings

Minister sends message of felicitations to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia on the occasion of Australia Day

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid sends message of felicitations to Marise Payne, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Australia on the occasion of Australia Day.

Minister’s message reads as follows:

“On behalf of the Government, the people of the Republic of Maldives and on my own behalf, I would like to extend warm felicitations and sincere best wishes to Your Excellency, the Government and the people of the Commonwealth of Australia, on the occasion of Australia Day.

As a long-standing friend and partner of Maldives, Australia has contributed immensely to the socio-economic development of the Maldives. The Maldives and Australia enjoy cordial relations, based on mutual understanding, respect and goodwill. I remain positive that the close relations that exist between our two countries will be further strengthened in the coming years.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.”

ENDS

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