Ambassador-designate confirms first European Parliament visit
to the Maldives since 2007

25 January 2011, Brussels; The Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Maldives to Belgium and the European Union, H.E. Mr. Ali Hussain Didi, today spoke at the European Parliament’s Delegation to South Asia.
The Ambassador-Designate was able to confirm to the assembled Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) details relating to the Parliamentary visit to the Maldives planned for the 20th and 21st February.
In addition he stated that H.E. President Nasheed has indicated that he would be delighted to grant the audience requested by the visiting MEP Delegation.
A series of meetings would also be arranged with key party political leaders and key government Ministries.
MEP Ms. Jean Lambert, the British Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation to South Asia, responded by welcoming the Ambassador-Designate to Brussels and hoped for frequent and positive engagement during his posting.
In addition she welcomed the information provided by the Ambassador -Designate and stated that the cross party European Delegation would focus on the political landscape following the move to full democratization as well as climate change related issues.