President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has expressed his confidence that the Maldives and Sri Lanka would continue working together to address common challenges and seize new opportunities for socioeconomic cooperation, as well as for regional stability, peace, and progress.

The President said this in his letters to Sri Lankan President Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dr Amarasuriya on the occasion of the Independence Day of Sri Lanka.

In his letters to President Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dr Amarasuriya, the President highlighted the important milestone Sri Lanka has achieved in marking its Independence Day, as the people of Sri Lanka showcase determination and resilience towards their national progress and unity.

He noted the increased people-to-people contact through greater cultural exchanges between the two countries and that as close neighbors, both countries have stood by each other through challenging and rewarding times. The President also noted the rich history of friendship and collaboration between the two countries and the special bond based on shared values, understanding, and mutual respect.

Reflecting on the cooperation between the Maldives and Sri Lanka over the years, President Dr. Muizzu also expressed his confidence that the two sides will continue working together to address common challenges and seize new opportunities for socioeconomic cooperation, as well as for regional stability, peace,e and progress.