Dr Waheed, who was accompanied by his wife Ilham Hussain, will also use the visit to discuss bilateral relations with the Palestinian government, according to the president’s Office website.

President Waheed was officially invited by his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas to attend the Islamic conference as guest of honour back in April.

His invitation was personally delivered at the time by the Ambassador of Palestine accredited to the Maldives, Dr Anwar Al-Agha.