The United States Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo has congratulated Maldivian President-elect Ibrahim Solih on his recent electoral win.

According to the president-elect’s office, during a phone call on Friday, the Secretary discussed the procedures regarding the transition of power.

The secretary also congratulated the Maldivian people for coming out to vote in overwhelming numbers despite challenges.

He noted that the election reflected the will of the Maldivian people, which all parties in the country should respect.

He said the United States looks forward to President-elect Solih’s inauguration in November and expanding U.S. cooperation with Maldives in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.