Representatives for President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih met with Jumhooree Party (JP) Leader Qasim Ibrahim, in an attempt to secure his support for President Solih at the upcoming 2023 Presidential Election.

North Hithadhoo Member of Parliament and MDP Parliamentary Group Leader, Mohamed Aslam and Hulhumale' Member of Parliament Ali Niyaz met Qasim in Sun Island Resort.

Speaking to One Online from the resort, Aslam revealed that discussions were centered around securing Qasim's support for President Solih at the election. However, he did not reveal any further details of the discussions.

He however described the meeting as rather hopeful, adding that details of the meeting will be disclosed at a later time.

While representatives of President Solih has met with Qasim, Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed who is heading a faction within MDP against President Solih has been supporting Qasim to compete in the election. As such, he had described this year's election as a golden opportunity for Qasim.