Bush “grateful” for Maldives support against terrorism

MALE, Sept 14 (HNS) – United States President George W. Bush has said that he is "grateful" for Maldives support against terrorism. "The American people are profoundly grateful to you and the people of Maldives for your important contributions to the campaign to free the world of terrorism," Bush said in a message to President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, in response to Gayoom's message of support on the occasion of the remembrance of the victims of the Sept 11 attacks on the US. "The US was directly attacked last Sept 11, but terrorism threatens the people of Maldives as well as Americans. We are particularly grateful for your contribution to peace, freedom and prosperity. With perseverance and courage, we can reach these shared goals together," Bush said. "Our two nations have strong bonds of friendship that have grown stronger over many years," he added.