President Solih meets ambassadors and foreign dignitaries

The new ambassador of the United States, Alaina Teplitz, on Sunday morning presented her letter of credence to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

Solih congratulated the ambassador and “expressed his appreciation for accepting the invitation and attending yesterday’s presidential inauguration ceremony,” according to the president’s office.

The pair “discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between the Maldives and USA. They also assured of their continuous support and cooperation to each other in future endeavours.”

Ahead of the September 23 presidential election, the US threatened sanctions against officials in the Maldives “who undermine democracy, the rule of law, and a free and fair electoral process.”