His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu witnessed the exchange of key Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and Exchanges of Notes (EoNs) between the Government of the Republic of Maldives and the Malaysian government.
Among these, the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Sports was signed by His Excellency Dr Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, and Her Excellency Puan Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports of Malaysia. The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation between sports organisations, promote the exchange of sporting events, support the development of sports facilities, enhance the training of athletes and officials, and encourage collaboration in anti-doping, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.
His Excellency Dr Abdulla Khaleel and His Excellency Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health of Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the field of health which seeks to enhance collaboration in human resource development, the advancement of health service delivery systems, the promotion of health tourism, and the development of health information technology.
Additionally, Her Excellency Dr Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed, High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives in Malaysia, and His Excellency Tuan Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the field of tourism. The MoU aims to promote and market tourism, foster the development of Muslim Friendly Tourism, support community-based and eco-tourism initiatives, and develop cultural resources as tourist attractions.
The Exchange of Notes (EoNs) on Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia for the Training of Diplomats was carried out between Her Excellency Dr Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed and His Excellency Mohamed Alamin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia. This EoNs will facilitate collaboration between the Foreign Service Institute of Maldives and Malaysia’s Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations.
An additional EoNs on the Establishment of Bilateral Consultation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives. Ministries was also exchanged by Her Excellency Dr Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed and His Excellency Mohamed Alamin. This aims to establish regular consultations to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance cooperation in political, economic, social, and other fields of mutual interest, and coordinate on regional and international issues within the framework of the United Nations and other international organisations.
The MoUs and EoNs are expected to further strengthen the existing multifaceted relationship between Maldives and Malaysia.