Indian PM congratulates President Solih over his party’s election win
8 އެޕްރީލު 2019 | ހޯމަ 11:33PM Modi said that this strong showing is indicative of the high level of trust and support the citizens vest in their government and its policies
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi called President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Monday, to congratulate him on his party’s strong performance in the 2019 parliamentary election.
Interim results show that the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) secured 65 of 87 seats, and won the parliament supermajority in Saturday’s election.
The President’s Office stated that the Prime Minister expressed that this strong showing is indicative of the high level of trust and support the citizens of the Maldives vest in their government and its policies.
“He further conveyed his full confidence that the Maldives’ Government can deliver on their promises towards the Maldivian people in the upcoming five years, and that the Indian Government will always stand ready to be of assistance to the Maldives.”
The President thanked the Prime Minister and warmly accepted his congratulations and spoke with regard to the high esteem in which the two countries hold each other and expressed their mutual commitment to ensuring that their strong bonds and friendship remain intact.
