President Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated Mohamed Muizzu, the newly elected President of the Maldives, in a personal telephone call, according to the President's Media Division.
The call emphasized the strong friendship and cooperation between the two countries, with President Wickremesinghe expressing his desire to elevate the bilateral relations to a robust and multi-faceted partnership.
Both leaders highlighted their commitment to the betterment of their citizens, focusing on enhanced economic cooperation in areas such as education, healthcare, bilateral trade, and investment.
President Wickremesinghe expressed his anticipation of working closely with President Muizzu to achieve these shared goals and wished for a prosperous future for the Maldives under his leadership.