At the invitation of the Maldivian Elections Commission, a delegation from the OIC General Secretariat observed the presidential elections that took place on 23 September 2018. The OIC delegation was able to observe different activities on the Election Day in Male, the capital of Maldives. OIC observers noted that the voting process was well organized and peaceful where the Maldivian voters exercised their voting rights peacefully. OIC Secretary General, Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen, expressed his satisfaction at the peaceful conduct of the elections and extended his congratulations to the people and authorities of Maldives for their commitment to the democratic process and values.