M'sia, Maldives reaffirm ties, eye greater cooperation in trade, education, climate resilience

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00:00The warmth of your welcome reflects the time-honored bonds of friendship between our two countries.

00:07The Prime Minister and I held very fruitful discussions today on a wide range of issues.

00:14We reaffirmed our commitment to elevate our partnership to greater heights, keeping in

00:20mind that the Maldives and Malaysia are bound by shared values, mutual respect and a strong

00:26foundation of Islamic faith.

00:29This year we celebrate the 57th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between our

00:34two countries.

00:35Over the decades, our partnership has matured into one characterised by high-level cooperation

00:42and people-to-people exchanges.

00:44I would like to thank the Prime Minister, the Government and the people of Malaysia for the

00:48generous assistance and cooperation extended to the Maldives over the years, especially

00:53in developing our human resource capacity.

00:57The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme has contributed immensely to capacity building

01:04of our civil servants over the years.

01:07In addition, the educational opportunities provided to Maldivians in Malaysia have enriched individual

01:15lives and contributed to the nation's development.

01:18I welcome the over 600 scholarship opportunities that have been made available to Maldivian students

01:25by Malaysian higher education institutions.

01:28I express deep appreciation to the Prime Minister and the Malaysian Government for the supportive

01:34visa arrangements extended to the Maldivian students and their families, particularly with

01:39the arrangement of the Guardian visa.

01:42These policies have significantly contributed to Malaysia's position as a preferred destination,

01:48especially for the Maldivians pursuing higher education.

01:52As Excellency the Prime Minister has highlighted, we have signed and exchanged key documents aimed

01:57at enhancing our collaboration in areas such as health, tourism, sports, financial services and training

02:05of our diplomats.

02:07These instruments will serve as strong foundations for expanding collaboration and delivering tangible

02:14benefits to our people.

02:16Our discussions paved the way for future collaboration in several promising areas.

02:21I also express our keen interest in expediting and concluding MOUs in the field of defence and other

02:31important areas.

02:33Malaysia's advancement and leadership in the halal industry and digital economy are truly commendable.

02:38I deeply appreciate the Prime Minister's willingness to share Malaysia's expertise with us.

02:44We are interested in exploring joint initiatives in digital transformation such as information technology,

02:51artificial intelligence and cyber security.

02:54We look forward to forging meaningful partnerships that can tap into these dynamic sectors for mutual

03:01benefits.

03:02Trade and investment remains key pillars of our bilateral relationship.

03:06We exchange ideas and avenues for enhanced trade and investments between our two countries.

03:13I see immense potential to deepen our economic ties and invite Malaysian investors to explore

03:19opportunities for opportunities in the Maldives, particularly in our special economic zones, business sector,

03:25financial services, maritime economy and in addition to digital economy.

03:32Later today I will attend a business forum where I will get the opportunity to engage with Malaysian

03:39businesses and investors.

03:41I thank you Prime Minister for deciding to take your time out to grace the occasion and it

03:49is a great honour for the Maldivian people.

03:52Thank you, Excellency.

03:53We have also exchanged views on matters such as climate change with which countries to pose

04:01an existential threat to the Maldives as a low-aligned small island development state.

04:07I shared our national commitments including our efforts towards generating 33% of our energy

04:13for renewable sources by 2028 and the ongoing work to plant 5 million trees in our country

04:21by 2028.

04:23The Maldives economy and livelihoods are heavily dependent on sustainability of our fragile environment.

04:29I spoke to the Prime Minister about the importance of accessible global adaptation finance for vulnerable

04:35countries such as the Maldives, struggling with the disproportionate brunt of the ill effect

04:41of climate change.

04:44Looking ahead, we are united in our vision to transform our close partnership, including

04:48through high-level exchanges and meaningful engagements that enrich our understanding and

04:54strengthen our bonds.

04:56I also conveyed to the Prime Minister our full support and cooperation as Malaysia takes on

05:03ASEAN chairmanship this year.

05:06I am pleased that our meeting concluded with a strong sense of mutual respect, shared purpose

05:12and optimism for the future.

05:14I am honoured to extend an invitation to the Prime Minister to undertake an official visit to

05:19the Maldives at your convenience.

05:23I look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful country.

05:33RANediします.

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05:47when the current team will be able to evolve.

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05:50to the present.

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