The Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today in London, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the longstanding partnership between the Maldives and the UK.
The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, the Rt Honourable David Lammy MP pays a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr @MMuizzu. The call covered shared priorities and avenues for deeper bilateral cooperation. pic.twitter.com/9HXiij3KEc
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During the meeting, President Muizzu and Secretary Lammy engaged in comprehensive discussions aimed at advancing bilateral cooperation. Key areas of focus included enhancing collaboration in fisheries, promoting climate change adaptation strategies, accelerating renewable energy development, and expanding educational and scholarship opportunities for Maldivian students.
Both leaders expressed a shared commitment to explore new avenues for cooperation across vital sectors, underscoring the importance of joint efforts to address global challenges and support sustainable development.
Concluding the call, the Maldives and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their dedication to deepening diplomatic ties that have endured since the establishment of official relations on July 26, 1965. This latest engagement highlights the mutual resolve to elevate the partnership to new heights in the coming years.
