Recent elections in the Maldives represent the 'collective aspirations of the people for democracy, rule of law and a prosperous future,' says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a set of tweets on Friday night, PM Modi confirmed that he will be in Malé on Saturday to attend the ‘historic’ inauguration ceremony of President-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Modi said that India ‘strongly desires to see a stable, democratic, prosperous and peaceful Republic of Maldives.’
He also congratulated Solih on his victory in the recent elections and wished him the very best for his tenure.
I will be in Malé tomorrow to attend the historic Inauguration Ceremony of the President-elect H.E. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. I warmly congratulate him on his victory in the recent elections and wish him the very best for his tenure.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 16, 2018
Recent elections in The Maldives represent the collective aspirations of the people for democracy, rule of law and a prosperous future. We in India strongly desire to see a stable, democratic, prosperous and peaceful Republic of Maldives.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 16, 2018
Over 200 foreign dignitaries, 12,000 members of the public, and all the former Maldives presidents have been invited to Solih’s inauguration ceremony at the national stadium on Saturday evening. It is planned to be the largest inauguration held in Maldives’ history.
