President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed met with members of the Maldivian community residing in Colombo on Monday, as part of the ongoing state visit to Sri Lanka.
During the engagement, President Muizzu interacted closely with Maldivians living in Sri Lanka, listening to their concerns and inquiring about their well-being. Cabinet ministers and senior government officials also attended the gathering.
Addressing the community, President Muizzu highlighted the longstanding friendship and strong people-to-people ties between the Maldives and Sri Lanka, noting that several issues affecting Maldivians in Sri Lanka were discussed during official talks with the Sri Lankan government.
Among the key concerns raised were visa-related matters, with the President expressing confidence that continued cooperation between the two countries would help achieve sustainable solutions.
President Muizzu also outlined ongoing efforts to strengthen economic cooperation, including plans to establish a presence for Bank of Maldives in Sri Lanka and introduce Maldivian products to the Sri Lankan market. He further pointed to expanding collaboration in education and healthcare, alongside measures to improve services provided by the Maldivian High Commission in Sri Lanka.
The meeting forms part of President Muizzu’s continued commitment to engage directly with Maldivian communities abroad during official overseas visits.
