President Gayoom thanks the President of Sri Lanka

The President has thanked the President of Sri Lanka Mr. Mahindha Rajapaksa following his recent visit to Sri Lanka to attend the final match of the 5th SAFF Championship.

In a telephone conversation last night with the Sri Lankan President, President Gayoom expressed his profound gratitude to President Rajapaksa and the government of Sri Lanka for the warm welcome and generous hospitality that was extended to him and his wife and to the members of his delegation during his visit to the country.

He also noted the full co-operation and support provided by the Sri Lankan government to the Maldives National Football Team during their stay in Sri Lanka. The President further briefed the Sri Lankan President on the festive welcome given to the team by the Government and people of the Maldives on their return to home.

President Rajapaksa expressed his happiness on the President and the First Lady’s visit to Sri Lanka and congratulated the Maldives National Football Team and conveyed his sincere greetings to the team.

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