Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has departed to the United Kingdom on an official visit.

Minister Shahid, in a tweet, said he looks forward to engaging with the new leadership of the Government of UK to strengthen our longstanding relations further.

He will also address the youth at the Oxford Union Society on the future of multilateralism.

According to the Foreign Ministry, the Minister will be meeting with the Foreign Secretary of the UK, James Cleverly along with other senior government officials.

Minister Shahid will conclude his visit to the UK and return back to the Maldives on November 4th.