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Foreign Minister Shahid sends congratulatory message to the New Foreign Minister of Netherlands

13 September 2023

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid has sent a congratulatory message to Her Excellency Hanke Bruins Slot, on her appointment as the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Minister’s message reads as follows:

"Excellency,

It is my pleasure to convey my warmest congratulations on Your Excellency’s appointment as the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

This year, as we celebrate 44 years of diplomatic relations between our two countries, I am confident that, under your able leadership, the friendly relations and cooperation between the Maldives and Netherlands will continue to be further strengthened in the years to come .

Let me also convey my best wishes for Your Excellency’s good health and well-being and for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Netherlands. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration."

ENDS