Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono has arrived in Maldives for an official visit on Saturday. Kono was greeted by his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Asim.
Kono is expected to hold discussions with Maldivian head of state Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, the details of it has not been officially disclosed to media or public yet.
Meanwhile local Foreign Ministry has confirmed the visit by Japanese Foreign Minister Kono will solidify the strength between Maldives and Japan at a time when the two nations are celebrating 50 years since establishing diplomatic ties.
