On Tuesday, Mrs. Darrilyn Dawson, spouse of the Governor of Western Australia, Hon. Chris Dawson, visited First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed at the Official Residence of the President, Mulee’aage. The First Lady warmly received Mrs. Dawson and extended well wishes for a delightful stay in the Maldives to both her and Governor Dawson. She also acknowledged the strong partnership between the Maldives and Australia.
During their meeting, they engaged in discussions on the development of the education sector in both the Maldives and Western Australia. Their conversation highlighted the historical evolution of education, opportunities for children and girls, and the significance of inclusive education. They also touched on the increasing number of Maldivian students seeking higher education in Australia and the Australia Awards scholarships.
Mrs. Dawson praised the First Lady for her proactive role and notable contributions to health care as First Lady. The meeting concluded with both parties expressing optimism about ongoing collaboration between their countries.