VP reiterates commitment to strengthening relations with Saudi Arabia

Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has highlighted the friendship between Maldives and Saudi Arabia, and reiterated the Maldives' commitment to a future of sustained and enhanced relations between the two countries.

Adeeb made this remark while speaking at a reception in Paradise Island Resort on Thursday, 1 October 2015, to commemorate Saudi Arabia’s 85th National Day.

He said that the vivid imprint of Saudi Arabia’s cooperation was distinctive in the socioeconomic development of Maldives, in a number of fields ranging from infrastructure to education.

Adeeb also conveyed warm felicitations to the government and people of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of their 85th National Day.

He thanked King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the government of Saudi Arabia for the hospitality accorded to President Abdulla Yameen and the First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim during their recent visit to Mecca.