PH Ambassador Deniega Presents Credentials to Maldivian President Solih

Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Alan L. Deniega presents his Letter of Credence to the President of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at the President’s Office in Malé on 15 November 2021. (Dhaka PE photo)

DHAKA, 17 November 2021 — Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Alan L. Deniega presented his Letter of Credence to Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at the President’s Office in Malé on 15 November 2021, as non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Maldives.

President Salih was accompanied by his Chief of Staff Uz. Ali Zahir, Secretary for Foreign Relations Ibrahim Hood, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel.

The presentation was preceded by a call on the Chief of Protocol Aishath Shaan Shakir, who was the previous High Commissioner of Maldives in Dhaka.

After presenting his credentials, Ambassador Deniega had two meetings in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with State Minister Ahmed Khaleel, and later with Ambassador-at- Large Ahmed Saleem and other MFA officials.

In all of these meetings, Ambassador Deniega thanked President Solih and the other Maldivian high government officials for helping look after the concerns of Filipinos working in Maldives, especially during the pandemic lockdowns. Many Filipino nationals belong to the tourism and hospitality industry. In this regard, it was noted that Filipino workers are held in high regard, especially by the private sector in Maldives, not only for their dedication to their work, but also for many similarities, including values, with Maldivians.

Ambassador Deniega also congratulated President Solih for the remarkable adaptation of the country to the COVID-19 situation since last year, which allowed the country to maximize its tourism industry as an engine of growth, and for the successful Presidency of Maldives at the UN General Assembly. Issues of common concern, such as climate change and enhancing people-to-people exchanges, were also taken up. Both sides agreed to discuss other matters in future visits and meetings. END

Philippine Ambassador Alan L. Deniega meets with Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at the President's Office in Male during the former's presentation of his Letter of Credence. Ambassador Deniega is joined by his wife, Dr. Rachel M. Deniega. (Dhaka PE photo)

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