President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih says he looks forward to working together with the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak.
Sunak become Prime Minister-designated after he won the Tory leadership contest after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure enough backing from MPs.
The 42-year-old will be the UK's first British Asian prime minister and the youngest in more than 200 years.
In a tweet, President Solih offered his congratulations to the new Prime Minister and wished him success in delivering his vision for the UK.
The Maldivian President also said that he looks forward to working together on global issues of mutual concern as well as enhancing Maldives-UK relations.
Rishi Sunak is expected to take office later this morning after being formally appointed by the King.
He replaces Liz Truss, following her resignation just 45 days into her tumultuous premiership last week.
