Courtesy calls on fellow Ambassadors
Following presentation of copies of Letters of Credence to the Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Latheef had begun his informal courtesy calls on fellow Ambassadors, starting with his South Asian counterparts. On 18th February 2019, he called on H. E. Ramesh Prasad Khanal Ambassador of Nepal, On 20th February 2019, he called on H. E. Mr. Karunasena Hettiarachch, Ambassador of Sri Lanka and on 22nd February 2019 he called on H. E. Mr Imthiyaz Ahmed, Ambassador of Bangladesh. During these meetings the South Asian Ambassadors had warmly welcomed their new colleague from the Maldives and conveyed their desire to maintain a close and cordial relationship. They also discussed bilateral issues and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest. Ambassador Latheef thanked them for their valuable insight and guidance and expressed his desire to work closely with them during his tenure.