H.E. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and the Special Envoy from the King of Saudi Arabia, Minister of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim held a meeting on Saturday morning to discuss on strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.
Speaking at the meeting, the President highlighted that Saudi Arabia is a vital development partner of the Maldives, and stated that he values the two countries’ brotherly relations and that this government is firmly dedicated to expanding the two countries’ ties.
President Dr Muizzu and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning also discussed extensively on strengthening development cooperation such as trade, investment, and economic corporations. Furthermore, the President stated that the Maldives would continue to assist efforts to battle global terrorism and expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s efforts to bring peace to the Middle East, particularly in Palestine.
During the meeting, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu thanked the Minister for participating in the Presidential Inauguration yesterday. He conveyed his best wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and his keenness to enhance the cooperation between the two nations.
Minister H.E. Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim also congratulated President Dr Muizzu on his assumption of office.