President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah.
The President and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed arrived in Madinah on Monday afternoon. They were received by the Governor of Madinah, Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and senior officials.
The President’s Office has said the visit is fully funded by the Saudi government. Arrangements for the trip were finalised in February.
President Muizzu and the First Lady departed the Maldives earlier the same day.