Day: May 19, 2010

President departs for Malaysia

President Mohamed Nasheed departed for Malaysia last night to attend the 6th World Islamic Economic Forum, being held in Kuala Lumpur from 18-20 May.

The forum is expected to attract 2000 participants this year, and will serve as a platform for governments and businesses to meet and discuss trade and economic issues.

The president will address the forum on the issue of climate change at a special plenary session.

He will also meet the Prime Minister of Malaysia and other leaders of Islamic countries.

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President sends condolences to Afghani president

President Mohamed Nasheed sent his condolences to Afghan President Hamid Karzai following the crash of Pamir Airways on Monday.

The air craft crashed into the Hindu Kush mountain range north of Kabul, carrying 48 passengers.

The air plane and passengers are yet to been found.

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