India's Prime Minister assures full support to President Yameen

Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh sent a message of congratulations to President Abdulla Yameen on Sunday and assured him of India's full support in his efforts to provide a peaceful and prosperous future for the people of Maldives.

In a message, the Prime Minister described Yameen's election victory as "a triumph for the forces of democratic pluralism in the Maldives".

"It gives me great pleasure to extend to you my heartiest congratulations on your victory in the presidential elections," Manmohan Singh said in his message.

"Your success is also a triumph for the forces of democratic pluralism in the Maldives. I am confident that, under your stewardship, the Maldives will move further ahead on the path of stability, peace, progress and development."

"India and the Maldives are bound together by historical, cultural and civilisational ties.

"Our geographical proximity has provided a strong foundation for the close and friendly relations that have been built between our two countries," Manmohan Singh said.

"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 the 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," he said in a congratulatory message.