Indonesia on Monday opened an honorary consulate in the Maldives.
The Consulate, located in Eggamuge building in Henveiru, was officially opened at a special function held Monday morning.
Speaking at the function, Indonesian Ambassador to the Maldives and Sri Lanka Haramivan Suyitno said he believed that the relationship between the two countries would further grow with the opening of the consulate. He added that the consulate would also benefit Indonesian nationals working in the Maldives.
The Honorary Consul of Indonesia in the Maldives is Nashid Hussein. He described the opportunity to serve Indonesians in the Maldives as a privilege and an honour.
According to the Indonesian Consulate, around 1,400 Indonesian nationals are currently residing in the Maldives.