Politics

Maldives optimistic about ‘warm ties’ with Singapore

Two MoUs were signed between the two governments.

01 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maya Mauroof
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and first lady Fazna Ahmed were welcomed to Singapore in style at the Istana, the official residence of the president of Singapore on Sunday.
Solih met with President of Singapore Halima Yacob and Singaporean Prime minister Lee Hsein Loong at the Istana.
The leaders reviewed ongoing cooperation and expressed mutual interest in further consolidating bilateral ties that they said had thrived over the last four decades. 
Solih expressed his gratitude for Singapore’s offer to the Maldives of a two-year technical cooperation package in governance and sustainable development. 

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