Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has departed to Sri Lanka on an official visit.

Foreign Ministry Tweeted on Thursday that Minister Shahid is visiting Sri Lanka at the official invitation of the island nation's Foreign Minister Ali Sabri, to partake in Sri Lanka's Independence Day celebrations.

The Ministry further stated that Minister Shahid is set to meet Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena as well.

Minister Shahid is accompanied on his trip by State Minister Ahmed Khaleel and Secretary Biletarel, Dr. Hala Hameed.