Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel today (29) paid a courtesy call on the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to Maldives.

During the meeting, Minister Dr. Khaleel welcomed President Dissanayake and his delegation to the Maldives on his first state visit to the archipelagic country, since assuming office.

He also reaffirmed commitment of the Government of Maldives to working closely with Sri Lanka to further strengthen the longstanding bonds of friendship between the two countries, the Maldivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

President Dissanayake reiterated the commitment of the Government of Sri Lanka to continue cooperation acro...