President Mohamed Nasheed met Kosovan President Dr Fatmir Sejdui yesterday in Kuala Lumpur, as part of his official visit to Malaysia for the 6th World Islamic Economic Forum.
Dr Sejdui thanked the government of the Maldives for being one of the first countries to recognise Kosovo’s independence.
Maldives extended full diplomatic recognition to the Republic of Kosovo in February 2009.
The country declared its independence in February 2008.
The two presidents also discussed the strengthening of bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of trade and culture.
