Ahmadinejad Congratulates Maldives Counterpart on Independence Day

Tehran, July 31, IRNA – Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Monday congratulated his Maldivian Counterpart Huhammad Hassan Vahid on the anniversary of that country's Independence Day. According to the information website of the Presidential Office, Ahmadinejad further expressed hope that the ties between the two countries would expand comprehensively more than ever before. Meanwhile, the president in his message hoped for the establishment of peace and security throughout the world, and wished good health and success for Vahid as well as for the prosperity and well-being of the Muslim Maldivian government and nation./end