Maldivian President, Ibrahim M. Solih has met with former Sri Lankan President and current opposition leader, Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The meeting took place during President Solih’s visit to Sri Lanka as the guest of honor of the country’s 71st Independence day celebrations , on the invitation of current President, Maithripala Sirisena.

The meeting held talks regarding the age long ties between the Maldives and Sri Lanka. In addition to that, both leaders held discussions regarding fridge strengthening ties between two nations.