Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM congratulates President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, of the Republic of Maldives

It gives me great pleasure to extend to you my heartiest congratulations on your victory in the presidential elections. Your success is also a triumph for the forces of democratic pluralism in the Maldives. I am confident that, under your stewardship, Maldives will move further ahead on the path of stability, peace, progress and development.

India and Maldives are bound together by historical, cultural and civilizational ties. Our geographical proximity has provided a strong foundation for the close and friendly relations that have been built between our two countries. I would like to reiterate what I had the occasion to mention to Your Excellency when we met in Delhi earlier this year, namely, that India attaches the highest importance to its relationship with Maldives. As you prepare to take office, I wish you a successful tenure and assure you of India’s full support in your endeavour to provide a peaceful and prosperous future for the people of Maldives.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.