Muizzu meets British envoy in first meeting with a foreign diplomat

Maldivian President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with the British High Commissioner Caron Röhsler on Wednesday, in his first meeting with a foreign diplomat upon being elected to office.

The meeting took place at Muizzu’s residence in Male’ City, Dhimyath, at around 08:55 am Wednesday.

The meeting was also attended by Vice President-elect Hussain Mohamed Latheef (Sembe).

Muizzu had previously stated that several foreign diplomats had requested meetings with him during the ongoing transition period. He said that he would hold meetings in accordance with the law.

At his victory rally on Monday, Muizzu described the incoming administration’s foreign policy as “pro-Maldives.” He said his administration would foster relations with all foreign governments that respect the policy.

The opposition PPM-PNC’s Muizzu won the presidential runoff election held on Saturday with 54 percent of votes, beating MDP’s Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the incumbent president, who won 46 percent.

He has met with President Solih and Speaker Mohamed Nasheed since his win.

Muizzu will be sworn into office on November 17.