EU delegation calls on president

A delegation of the European Union Ambassadors in Colombo has paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Waheed.

The President’s Office said in a statement that during the meeting held in Muleeaage this afternoon, the president highlighted the steps being taken by the government for democracy consolidation and promotion and protection of human rights in the Maldives. He said that the government would work with the assistance of European counties in this regard.

The president also briefed the EU delegation on the current political situation of the country, and the preparations for the presidential elections to be held in Maldives this year.

He also highlighted the measures undertaken by the government to maintain peace and stability in the country, and underlined the efforts by the government to overcome the economic challenges faced in the Maldives.