Cambodian Prime Minister officially welcomed to the Maldives

The government of the Maldives has officially welcomed the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen to the Maldives.

The official welcoming ceremony was held on Monday, at the Republic Square.

The Cambodian Prime Minister arrived in the Maldives on Sunday morning on an official visit at the invitation of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

Upon arrival at the Izzuddin Jetty in Malé, President Solih received Prime Minister Hun Sen. Before he was escorted to the saluting dais, some school children presented a dance item welcoming the Cambodian leader . After the President Prime Minister Hun Sen mounted the dais, a seven-gun salute was offered by the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF). It was followed by the performance of the national anthems of the two countries by the MNDF brass band.

Prime Minister Hun Sen then proceeded to inspect a Guard of Honour, followed by the presentation of the senior members of the government of the Maldives and the visiting delegation.

The Cambodian Prime Minister was then escorted to the President's Office by a cultural procession, where he signed the visitors' book.

At the President's Office, President Solih met with the Prime Minister and held official talks to strengthen existing ties and develop partnerships between the two countries.

The two leaders later, presided over an agreement exchange ceremony and held a joint press conference to speak about the outcomes of the talks.

The visit is the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's first to the Maldives.

The Maldives and Cambodia established diplomatic relations on September 21, 1995.