08th November 2012, Male'; The President Dr Mohamed Waheed has sent a congratulatory message to the President of the United States of America, Mr Barack Obama, following his re-election.
President Waheed's message to President Obama reads as follows:
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On behalf of the Government and the people of the Maldives, and on my own behalf, I have the honour to extend to your Excellency,my sincere good wishes and congratulations on your re-election as the President of the United States of America.
Your victory is a tribute to your foresight, leadership and policies, and it shows the confidence that the people of America have in you and your government. I am certain that under your able leadership, the people of America would achieve even greater success and prosperity.
I look forward to working with Your Excellency to further strengthen the close and friendly relations between our two countries. I am confident that in the years ahead our two countries would be able to further strengthen and diversify our bilateral ties.
Please accept my personal best wishes for your good health and
well-being and for the peace, progress and prosperity of the friendly people of America.