Governor of Riyadh His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has arrived in the Maldives, this afternoon. On arrival at Male’ International Airport, Prince Salman was greeted by Special Envoy of the President, Ibrahim Hussain Zaki.
Prince Salman was given a warm welcome on arrival in Male’. His Royal Highness was escorted from Male’ Official Jetty to the President’s Office in a procession of the traditional guards.
He was received at the President’s Office by President Mohamed Nasheed, Vice President Dr Waheed and senior officials of the government.
President Nasheed thanked the Governor for making a visit to the Maldives and said he was confident that the Prince’s visit would further enhance the brotherly relations between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia.
The President also noted that Saudi Arabia was an important development partner for the Maldives and thanked the government and the people of Saudi Arabia for all the assistance to the Maldives.
Prince Salman said he was delighted by the opportunity to visit the Maldives, and thanked the President and the government for the warm welcome and hospitality.
President Nasheed also hosted a luncheon in the honour of Prince Salman at the Official Residence of the President.
