President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has congratulated Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison, following the electoral victory in the federal elections.
In the message, the president extended congratulations to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Australian Liberal Party for the electoral victory in the elections. He noted in keeping with Australia's strong democratic traditions, the Australian electorate has made their preferences known, and Prime Minister Morrison's leadership qualities clearly played a strong role in influencing this outcome.
Furthermore, President Solih underlined Australia has been an invaluable development partner to the Maldives and the assistance has greatly improved the lives of Maldivians.
President expressed optimism that the cooperation that has characterised ties between Maldives and Australia will continue to strengthen under the tenure of the new government.