Ref: 2024/PR/400
The newly appointed Consul General of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Maldives, Aleksei M. Idamkin, presented his Consular Commission Letter to Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, this morning.
During the ceremony, Minister Dr. Khaleel congratulated Consul General Idamkin on his appointment and offered his well wishes for his tenure. Minister Dr. Khaleel further highlighted the significance of his appointment, as Russia becomes the first country to appoint a Consul General to the Maldives.
Minister Dr. Khaleel welcomed the Consul General’s appointment with enthusiasm, highlighting the important role Russia plays as the second-largest source market for tourists to the Maldives. The Minister also noted that that appointment of the Consul General of Russia will enhance consular services, providing greater support for Russian nationals visiting, residing, or investing in the Maldives.
The Russian Consul General Mr. Idamkin offered his thanks to the Foreign Minister and stated that his focus will be on ensuring efficient consular services for Russians visiting or residing in the Maldives as well as to promote economic partnerships.
Minister Dr. Khaleel was accompanied by Secretary Bilateral, Dr. Hala Hameed, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mariyam Zulfa, Senior Under Secretary, Hassan Hussain Shihab and Chief Desk Officer, Aminath Shaistha Hamdan Zaki .
ENDS.