British Govt welcome Maldives Presidential elections

The British Government has welcomed the successful holding of the Presidential election in Maldives and said it would continue to support the reform process in the Indian Ocean country.

Foreign and Commonwealth Minister Lord Malloch-Brown, in a statement congratulated the President-elect Mohammad Nasheed and expressed hope that his administration will succeed in addressing the important challenges that lie ahead as they work to implement the provisions of the new Constitution and to ensure a sustainable, prosperous and peaceful future for all Maldivians.

The Minister also paid tribute to the outgoing President, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, for successfully leading the country into this period of democratic reform.

Source: www.app.com.pk