President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has extended his congratulations to Keir Starmer and the Labour Party following their election victory. In a social media post, President Muizzu expressed confidence that the UK will experience a new era of prosperity under Starmer's leadership.
The President also emphasised his eagerness to collaborate closely with the new Prime Minister-elect to strengthen the already strong ties between their nations and to address global challenges together.
Congratulations to Prime Minister-elect @Keir_Starmer and @UKLabour on their resounding victory! I am confident that under your able leadership, the #UK will see a new dawning of prosperity. The Government and the people of #Maldives extend our best wishes and look forward to…
— Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) July 5, 2024
Keir Starmer's Labour Party secured a significant majority in the parliamentary election, bringing an end to 14 years of Conservative governance. Labour won a sweeping 410 seats in Parliament, marking a decisive victory.
Outgoing Prime Minister and Conservative Party candidate Rishi Sunak was the closest contender to Starmer in the election, which saw nine candidates vying for leadership.