Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Maldivian President Solih

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in Malé, Maldives. Secretary Pompeo congratulated President Solih and the people of the Maldives for their tremendous progress in strengthening democratic institutions and fostering civil society in recent years. Both welcomed the increasingly warm and close relationship between the United States and the Maldives since our countries established diplomatic ties 54 years ago and hailed the decision to open a U.S. Embassy in the Maldives as a milestone in our bilateral relationship. Secretary Pompeo and President Solih also discussed strengthening cooperation to advance our shared goals in the Indo-Pacific region.