President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has congratulated Donald Trump, who was sworn in tonight as the President of the United States. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) congratulating President Trump on his inauguration, President Dr. Muizzu said that as the world faces turmoil and unrest, he hopes President Trump will have the determination and wisdom to address these issues as he assumes office.
Furthermore, President Muizzu stated that the Maldives hopes to work with the new administration to further strengthen the goals established between the two countries for international peace and to advance the long-standing relationship between the two nations during Trump’s term. Additionally, in his congratulatory message to US President Trump, President Dr. Muizzu expressed satisfaction with the work being done through the political relations between the two countries to with the work being done through the political relations between the two countries to achieve the goal of promoting regional peace and prosperity, as a small island nation in the Indian Ocean.
He also stated that he looks forward to working with President Trump and his administration in the international arena for global peace and security. In his message, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu noted that this year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Maldives, highlighting it as a milestone symbolizing the close and strong relationship between the two countries. He acknowledged the Maldives’ appreciation for the work done by both countries in strengthening trade and economic ties, advancing defense and security relations, maintaining democratic principles and the rule of law in the international arena, and addressing challenges in protecting human rights.
Concluding the congratulatory message, President Muizzu wished President Trump success in fulfilling his official duties during his presidential term and extended wishes for his good health and well-being. This is the second time Trump has taken the presidential oath. Previously, Trump served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. Trump ran in the presidential election held at the end of his term. However, he faced defeat against Joe Biden, who had been the President of the United States until recently.
Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States in a special ceremony held at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., the capital of the country. In the recent presidential election, 78-year-old Trump won against the Democratic candidate and former Vice President Kamala Harris with 277 electoral votes. Kamala received 224 electoral votes. As Trump assumes the presidency, the Republicans have gained the majority in the Senate, the upper house of the legislature, from the Democrats. If Trump completes his presidential term, he will become the oldest president in U.S. history. Trump will be 82 years old when he finishes his term.
The title of the oldest U.S. President is currently held by Biden, who is 81 years old. Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance, has been sworn in as Vice President.
