Maldives is engaged in talks with the government to facilitate Islamic funeral rites in the island nation for the Sri Lankan Muslims succumbing to COVID-19 following a special request from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid said today.
He said that Madlivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is considering the request from the Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa due to the close long standing bilateral ties between the two countries.
“On special request from Sri Lankan President @GotabayaR, President @ibusolih is consulting stakeholder authorities of the Government of Maldives to assist Sri Lanka in facilitating Islamic funeral rites in the Maldives for Sri Lankan Muslims succumbing to COVID19 pandemic.” Maldivian Foreign Minister Shahid said in his official Twitter handle.
“President Solih's decision is based on the close long standing bilateral ties between #SriLanka & Maldives, & to ensure help to face the challenges of the pandemic.This assistance will also offer solace to our Sri Lankan Muslim brothers & sisters grieving over burial of loved ones.” the tweet said.
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