President Mahinda Rajapaksa held talks with the Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed this morning (July 07) in Male. Later President Nasheed hosted a lunch in honour of President Rajapaksa.

President Rajapaksa is on a day's official visit to the Maldives.

Earlier when President Rajapaksa arrived at the Male International Airport, he was received by the Maldivian Vice President Mohamed Waheed.

President Rajapaksa also met former President Abdul Gayoom this morning.

External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris who was already in Male on a two-day official visit was present during the discussions.