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President Waheed meets Indian Prime Minister

Saturday, 12 May 2012 00:00 |

12th May 2012, Male'; The President Dr Mohamed Waheed has today met with Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh of India.

At the meeting the President said that India and the Maldives had very close bilateral relations, and noted the importance given by the Prime Minister in strengthening the relations. The President also expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for the invitation to make the visit to India.

President Waheed said that he was grateful to the Indian government for the confidence placed in him following assumption of office on February 7. Further, the President briefed the Prime Minister on the current economic situation in the Maldives, and the steps being taken by the government to improve the economic status.

The President also expressed his appreciation to the Indian government’s support extended for the housing project, and for the assistance in capacity of building of the security services, including the joint coast guard exercises “DOSTI”.

Prime Minister Singh thanked the President for accepting his invitation, and extended a very warm welcome to the President. The Prime Minister stated that there were fond memories of the visit in November 2011, when he attended the SAARC Summit held in the Maldives.

The Prime Minister said that Maldives was a very close neighbour, and hence peace and stability in the Maldives was of great importance to India. The Prime Minister also spoke on the importance of all stake holders sitting together to find a way out of the political situation peacefully.

Following the meeting, President Dr Mohamed Waheed and First Lady Madam Ilham Hussain attended a luncheon hosted by the Prime Minister, in honour of President Waheed.

President Waheed and First Lady meet Indian President

Saturday, 12 May 2012 00:00 |

The President Dr Mohamed Waheed, and First Lady Madam Ilham Hussain, have met with President Pratibha Patil of India this evening.

At the meeting held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Waheed noted the close relations between the governments of Maldives and India. The President said that this visit being an invitation from the Indian government presents a great opportunity to further strengthen the existing relations between the two countries. He also noted that the Maldives had always received assistance and cooperation from the Indian government.

Highlighting the bilateral relations between the two countries, Indian President Pratibha Patil expressed her appreciation that the government of Maldives always welcomes the Indian government, in assisting the Maldives in overcoming the various challenges it faces.

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Indian National Security Advisor calls on the President

Saturday, 12 May 2012 00:00 |

12th May 2012, Male'; The National Security Advisor of India Shivshankar Menon has today paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Waheed.

At the meeting held this morning, the President expressed his gratitude to the Indian government for their continuous assistance in all areas.

At the meeting, discussions were held on the political situation in the Maldives, and the talks being held with the Commonwealth. The President also briefed the National Security Advisor on the recommendations by the IMF concerning the economy of Maldives.

National Security Advisor Menon highlighted on the close bilateral relations between the Maldives and India, and assured the President of the Indian government’s fullest cooperation and continuous assistance to the Maldives.

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President Waheed meets Indian External Affairs Minister

Saturday, 12 May 2012 00:00 |

The President Dr Mohamed Waheed has met with the Minister of External Affairs of India, Mr S.M. Krishna this morning.

The Indian external affairs minister extended a very warm welcome to the President, and congratulated him on assumption of the higher office, as the President of the Maldives. Indian external affairs minister stated that India was very happy that President Waheed has announced to hold an early election as scheduled. Minister Krishna also stated that India was very glad to know the endorsement by the parliament on the cabinet, as it proves the legitimacy of the government.

President Waheed briefed the Indian minister on the current political and economical situation of the Maldives. The President also briefed the minister on the work of the National Inquiry Commission.

Indian minister said that India was very satisfied by the current policies implemented by the government of Maldives in dealing with its political situation. Minister Krishna said that India would always support and assist Maldives in its process for democracy, and also reassured India’s cooperation and assistance in the development activities of the Maldives.

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