25 January 2016, Male', Ref: 40/2015;
The new High Commissioner of Cyprus to the Maldives, His Excellency Mr. Demetrios A. Theophylactou, has called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Ms. Dunya Maumoon.
At the meeting held at the Foreign Ministry this morning, the Foreign Minister welcomed the High Commissioner and congratulated him on his appointment. Foreign Minister Dunya also noted the close relations between the Maldives and Cyprus, and discussed ways of further strengthening the existing ties between the two countries in different areas.
The High Commissioner assured his commitment to working with the Government in strengthening the relations between the two countries and increasing cooperation in various areas that are of mutual benefit.
Foreign Minister Dunya was accompanied by Ms. Fathimath Inaya, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Hussain Jahhaz, Senior Desk Officer of the Foreign Ministry of the Maldives.
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