The new Ambassador of Russia to the Maldives Yuri B. Materiy has presented his credentials to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. During the call held at the President's Office, the President welcomed Ambassador Materiy to the Maldives and congratulated him on his appointment as the new Ambassador of Russia to the Maldives.
Noting that this year marks the 51st anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Russia, the President emphasised that the Maldives attaches high importance to its relations with Russia. He expressed hopes for working closely with Ambassador Materiy and the Government of Russia on both bilateral and multilateral fronts, for the common benefit of both countries and their peoples.
Ambassador Materiy conveyed assurances to the President of his full support and commitment to further strengthen existing ties between the Maldives and Russia.