Minister congratulated His Excellency Rohana Bedagge, on his appointment as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Maldives
The newly appointed High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Maldives, His Excellency Rohana Bedagge called on Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, following the presentation of his credentials to H.E President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at a ceremony held this afternoon at the President’s Office.
During the meeting, Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid congratulated His Excellency Rohana Bedagge, on his appointment as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Maldives. Foreign Minister Shahid expressed hope that diplomatic ties and friendly relations between Maldives and Sri Lanka would be further strengthened during High Commissioner Bedagge’s tenure.
Minister Shahid and High Commissioner Bedagge discussed ways of further strengthening and diversifying the existing close relations between the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner also assured his commitment to working closely with the Government of Maldives to enhance collaboration in areas that are of mutual benefit to both countries. In particular, High Commissioner Bedagge noted his wish to strengthen cooperation in the domain of culture, arts and music between the two countries.
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