President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended his congratulations to Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a gesture commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Singapore. President Dr Muizzu conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to President Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Wong, and the people of Singapore through a public message shared on social media.
"The past 50 years have seen our trade ties, people-to-people connections and official engagements rise manifold, bringing our countries closer," President Dr Muizzu remarked. "It is my sincere hope that we may strengthen our cooperation in the future to sustain this momentum."
He further lauded the enduring and mutually beneficial relationship between the Maldives and Singapore, underscoring the positive impact on the citizens of both nations. "May we continue forward on the positive trajectory the Maldives-Singapore ties have attained for the common benefit of both countries and peoples," he declared.
The Maldives and Singapore officially established diplomatic relations on 20 February 1975.