The new Ambassador of Republic of Indonesia to Republic of Maldives, H. E Dewi Gustina Tobing, has presented her credentials to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday.

President Solih congratulated the Ambassador on her new appointment. The President and Ambassador spoke about the decades-long ties between the two countries and the President expressed his hopes for increased bilateral consultations between the two countries in the future.

President Solih also inquired about the pandemic situation in Indonesia and discussed ways to strengthen trade ties, developmental cooperation, and partnership on the regional and international front.

During the meeting, the Ambassador highlighted that religion was a strong bridge between the people of the two countries. They also discussed the increasing tourism between Maldives and Indonesia and the President inquired about easing visa facilitation for Maldivian travellers.