Minister Shahid sends Canada Day greetings
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid sent a message of felicitations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Marc Garneau, on the occasion of Canada Day.
Minister’s message reads as follows:
"On behalf of the Government, the people of the Republic of Maldives and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to extend warm greetings and best wishes to Your Excellency, the Government and the people of Canada, on the jubilant occasion of Canada Day.
The Maldives and Canada enjoy close bonds of trust and friendship based on mutual understanding and respect; a strong partnership that spans over three decades. As a close ally of the Maldives, Canada continues to play an exemplary role in the socio-economic development of the Maldives and has proven it’s generosity even during critical times. As we embark on our fourth decade of bilateral friendship, I remain confident that the Maldives – Canada relations will further progress into more areas of mutual cooperation.
Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your good health and well-being, and for further progress of the people of Canada and the assurances of my highest considerations."