Ref: 2025/PR/108
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel is undertaking an Official Visit to the State of Kuwait, on the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya. Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel was warmly welcomed by Foreign Minister of Kuwait Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya.
During the visit, Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel will hold official discussions with Foreign Minister Abdulla Ali-Al-Yahya and review the longstanding and close brotherly ties between the Maldives and Kuwait, grounded in mutual respect and shared Islamic heritage, and will also explore new avenues of future collaboration between the two countries.
In addition, Minister Dr. Khaleel will also meet with the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Minister for Investment, Minister of Finance of Kuwait, and other senior dignitaries of Kuwait and explore opportunities to deepen economic ties through enhanced collaboration in trade and investments between the two countries.
Kuwait has been an invaluable development partner for the Maldives, providing generous support and assistance over the years, most notably through the (Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development) for the expansion of Velana International Airport, and assistance provided for the Small Island Hospital Development Project through loan facility, granted in 2024. This visit underscores the Maldives steadfast commitment to reinforcing and deepening the brotherly ties between Maldives and Kuwait with a focus on expanding cooperation across key sectors.
Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel is accompanied by Joint Secretary Khadeeja Najeeha, and Political Director Fathimath Nasha Ismail.
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