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FM Shahid sends congratulations to Indian External Affairs Minister, Swaraj

Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs has sent a congratulatory message to Indian External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj following the victory of BJP in India's General Elections.

"I wish to extend my heartiest congratulations to you, for the resounding success achieved by your Party; The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the General Election 2019," the message mainly read.

In his message, Minister Shahid added that this win is a decisive endorsement of the sound development policies, and active foreign policy of the Government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the past five years. This verdict underscores the faith the Indian people have placed in his Government, according tot he Minister.

"As your neighbour, and as a close bilateral partner, we have witnessed the election in India – the biggest in the world – with awe and admiration. We look forward to continuing working with the Government of India in strengthening our bilateral cooperation, as well as towards our shared interest in protecting and preserving the peace and stability in the Indian Ocean region," it added.