The Maldives and Saudi Arabia have reflected on the long-standing fraternal bonds of friendship and cooperation based on Islamic solidarity, mutual understanding and goodwill. The discussions took place during a meeting between the Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid and the Saudi Arabian Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
During the meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Minister Shahid delivered a letter from President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih addressed to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the discussions, the ministers also explored avenues to further strengthen the bilateral partnership between the two countries, especially in enhancing economic cooperation. As such, Minister Shahid highlighted the numerous assistances and consistent support provided by the able leadership and Government of Saudi Arabia and expressed gratitude for the closeness accorded to the Maldives.
At the meeting, Minister Shahid was accompanied by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel and the Ambassador of the Maldives to Saudi Arabia Mohamed Khaleel.