Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu), the new Maldivian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has presented his letter of credence to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi.
He presented his credentials during a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace of UAE - Qasr Al Watan, on Wednesday.
According to a statement released by the Maldivian Foreign Ministry, Shareef also hoisted the Maldivian flag, inspected a UAE military guard, and witnessed the playing of the Maldives national anthem.
Following the presentation, Al Nahyan welcomed Shareef, congratulated him on the commencement of his term, and wished him success in undertaking his duties.
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He also reflected on the long-standing bilateral relations between the Maldives and UAE, and expressed his firm commitment to working together with the new ambassador, and supporting the developmental vision of Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
Shareef expressed gratitude, and conveyed greetings and sincere good wishes from the president and people of Maldives.
He also expressed his commitment to enhancing the existing bilateral relations and close cooperation between the two countries.
The Maldives and the UAE established diplomatic relations on March 15, 1978.
Shareef is the sixth ambassador of Maldives to the UAE.