The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid sends warm greetings and good wishes to Her Excellency Ms. Adaljíza Albertina Xavier Reis Magno, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on the 21st Independence Restoration Day of Timor-Leste.
Minister’s message reads as follows:
"On the auspicious occasion of the 21st Independence Restoration Day of Timor-Leste, the Government and the people of Maldives join me in extending warm felicitations and sincere good wishes to Your Excellency, the Government, and the people of Timor-Leste.
It is my sincere hope that the friendly relations that exist between our two countries will be further strengthened in the years ahead.
Let me also take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to Your Excellency’s good health and success, and for the continued peace, progress, and prosperity of the people of Timor-Leste. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration. "