Ref: 2025/PR/249
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel received the Ambassador of the European Union to the Maldives, Maria Carmen Moreno Raymundo as part of her ongoing visit to the Maldives. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning.
During the meeting, Minister Dr. Khaleel and Ambassador Moreno reflected on the growing partnership between the Maldives and the European Union and acknowledged the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation in addressing shared regional and global challenges.
Discussed key areas for enhanced collaboration, including climate change, environmental protection, good governance, democracy and counter terrorism and the prevention of violent extremism.
Minister Dr. Khaleel reaffirmed the Maldives' firm commitment to deepening cooperation with the European Union, particularly in advancing inclusive and sustainable development, promoting democratic resilience, and fostering long-term partnerships. Ambassador Moreno expressed her intent to further elevate EU-Maldives relations.
Minister Dr. Khaleel was accompanied by Secretary Dr. Hala Hameed, Ambassador-at-Large, Abdullah Hameed, Senior Under Secretary Hassan Hussain Shihab and Senior Political Director Ahmed Haanee Naeem.
ENDS.