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MALE: President Mohamed Nasheed has yesterday, conferred the Order of Distinguished Rule of Izzuddeen to His Royal Highness Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal Bin AbdulAziz Alsaud of Saudi Arabia. Order of Distinguished Rule of Izzuddeen was created in 1972 and is among the highest ranking honors conferred by the State. It is named after Sultan Hassan Izzuddeen, the great Maldivian hero who liberated the Maldives from foreign domination in the 18th century. It is now the highest ranking honor conferred on a foreign national. The Medal was awarded to Prince Al Waleed in accordance with Article 115 (r) of the Constitution, in recognition of his important contributions to the development of the Maldives and his distinguished services globally to promote the ideals of Islam, democracy and understanding.

Upon arrival of His Royal Highness Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal Bin AbdulAziz Alsaud and Princess Ameera at the Gate of Mulee-aage, Maldives National Defence Forces conducted an honor guard.

At the front of the Veranda of Mulee-aage, His Royal Highness the Prince and the Princess were received by President Mohamed Nasheed, First Lady Madam Laila Ali, Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Naseem.

Citation of His Royal Highness the Prince for being conferred the Order of Distinguished Rule of Izzuddeen was read out by Press Secretary Mohamed Zuhair.

Speaking at the function, the President said that the medal was awarded to Prince Alwaleed in recognition of his work “in representing democratic forms in Islamic countries”.

He also expressed confidence that the close ties that existed between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia would continue to strengthen in the years to come.