Minister Shahid sends Congratulatory Message to the New Foreign Minister of Malaysia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid has sent a congratulatory message to Honourable Dato' Saifuddin Abdullah on his appointment as the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malaysia.
Minister’s message reads as follows:
“It gives me great pleasure to extend to Your Excellency my sincere congratulations on your appointment as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia.
Maldives and Malaysia have enjoyed a long standing and historical relationship, based on mutual respect and trust for over five decades. The bonds of friendship and close people to people contact has paved the way for greater commercial and trade relations. Malaysia remains a favoured destination for a growing number of Maldivians for education and tourism.
I look forward to working closely with Your Excellency in further expanding the enduring ties of friendship between Maldives and Malaysia with constructive engagements in areas of mutual benefit for both our countries.
Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your success, good health and well-being and for the peace, prosperity and progress of the people of Malaysia.“