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M'sia, Maldives reaffirm ties, eye greater cooperation in trade, education, climate resilience
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4/28/2025
The Maldives and Malaysia have reaffirmed their longstanding diplomatic ties, with both nations expressing hope to expand cooperation in education, trade, technology and climate resilience.
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The warmth of your welcome reflects the time-honored bonds of friendship between our two countries.
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The Prime Minister and I held very fruitful discussions today on a wide range of issues.
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We reaffirmed our commitment to elevate our partnership to greater heights, keeping in
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mind that the Maldives and Malaysia are bound by shared values, mutual respect and a strong
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foundation of Islamic faith.
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This year we celebrate the 57th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between our
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two countries.
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Over the decades, our partnership has matured into one characterised by high-level cooperation
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and people-to-people exchanges.
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I would like to thank the Prime Minister, the Government and the people of Malaysia for the
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generous assistance and cooperation extended to the Maldives over the years, especially
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in developing our human resource capacity.
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The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme has contributed immensely to capacity building
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of our civil servants over the years.
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In addition, the educational opportunities provided to Maldivians in Malaysia have enriched individual
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lives and contributed to the nation's development.
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I welcome the over 600 scholarship opportunities that have been made available to Maldivian students
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by Malaysian higher education institutions.
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I express deep appreciation to the Prime Minister and the Malaysian Government for the supportive
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visa arrangements extended to the Maldivian students and their families, particularly with
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the arrangement of the Guardian visa.
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These policies have significantly contributed to Malaysia's position as a preferred destination,
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especially for the Maldivians pursuing higher education.
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As Excellency the Prime Minister has highlighted, we have signed and exchanged key documents aimed
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at enhancing our collaboration in areas such as health, tourism, sports, financial services and training
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of our diplomats.
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These instruments will serve as strong foundations for expanding collaboration and delivering tangible
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benefits to our people.
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Our discussions paved the way for future collaboration in several promising areas.
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I also express our keen interest in expediting and concluding MOUs in the field of defence and other
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important areas.
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Malaysia's advancement and leadership in the halal industry and digital economy are truly commendable.
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I deeply appreciate the Prime Minister's willingness to share Malaysia's expertise with us.
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We are interested in exploring joint initiatives in digital transformation such as information technology,
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artificial intelligence and cyber security.
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We look forward to forging meaningful partnerships that can tap into these dynamic sectors for mutual
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benefits.
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Trade and investment remains key pillars of our bilateral relationship.
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We exchange ideas and avenues for enhanced trade and investments between our two countries.
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I see immense potential to deepen our economic ties and invite Malaysian investors to explore
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opportunities for opportunities in the Maldives, particularly in our special economic zones, business sector,
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financial services, maritime economy and in addition to digital economy.
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Later today I will attend a business forum where I will get the opportunity to engage with Malaysian
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businesses and investors.
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I thank you Prime Minister for deciding to take your time out to grace the occasion and it
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is a great honour for the Maldivian people.
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Thank you, Excellency.
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We have also exchanged views on matters such as climate change with which countries to pose
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an existential threat to the Maldives as a low-aligned small island development state.
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I shared our national commitments including our efforts towards generating 33% of our energy
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for renewable sources by 2028 and the ongoing work to plant 5 million trees in our country
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by 2028.
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The Maldives economy and livelihoods are heavily dependent on sustainability of our fragile environment.
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I spoke to the Prime Minister about the importance of accessible global adaptation finance for vulnerable
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countries such as the Maldives, struggling with the disproportionate brunt of the ill effect
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of climate change.
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Looking ahead, we are united in our vision to transform our close partnership, including
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through high-level exchanges and meaningful engagements that enrich our understanding and
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strengthen our bonds.
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I also conveyed to the Prime Minister our full support and cooperation as Malaysia takes on
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ASEAN chairmanship this year.
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I am pleased that our meeting concluded with a strong sense of mutual respect, shared purpose
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and optimism for the future.
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I am honoured to extend an invitation to the Prime Minister to undertake an official visit to
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the Maldives at your convenience.
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I look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful country.
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RANediします.
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I haven't commenced you to say that you have much time for mayor to year towards you to
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pick up your conversations.
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So when you say that one is the same, how about you?
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I can't believe that.
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I do have a strong sense ofaré completely, really.
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How about you?
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And what you think is that it is.
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I don't believe you are a strong sense of that you are a strong sense of ashtuban
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when the current team will be able to evolve.
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I am asking you to keep this in our comprehensive and sustainable framework
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to the present.
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I am the most common sense of your understanding of the future.
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But how about you the right?
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