President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the Maldives-India cooperation in the coming years. He made the remarks during a meeting with Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. S. Jaishankar at the Kigali Marriott Hotel in Rwanda.
During the meeting, President Solih and Minister Jaishankar spoke about the bilateral relations between the two countries, emphasising their commitment to improve cooperation in areas of mutual interest and benefit. President Solih noted that the Maldives-India friendship is rooted in cultural and historical links as well as shared values. He also highlighted that strengthening foreign relations is a key priority of the administration.
Furthermore, President Solih acknowledged India's numerous contributions to the development of the Maldives. The president and the minister also held broad discussions on various subjects and reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthen Maldives-India cooperation in the coming years.
President Solih is currently on an official visit to Rwanda to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022. First Lady Fazna Ahmed and a high-level delegation are accompanying him on this trip.