Ref: 2026/PR/167
The newly appointed Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Laos People’s Democratic Republic to the Maldives, Her Excellency Vithaya Xayavong paid a courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Her Excellency Iruthisham Adam today. Ambassador Vithaya Xayavong presented her letter of credence to the President of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, at a ceremony held at the President’s Office this morning.
During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Iruthisham congratulated Ambassador Vithaya Xayavong on her appointment and discussed close cooperation to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Minister Iruthisham and Ambassador Vithaya Xayavong also reiterated their commitment to continue working closely on issues of mutual concern at the multilateral fora.
Minister Iruthisham was accompanied by Foreign Secretary, Fathimath Inaya, Secretary, Aminath Shabeena, State Minister Mohamed Shaheeb, and Assistant Director Aishath Jumana.
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