Maldives, Japan Hold Talks on Strengthening Bilateral Ties

The Maldives and Japan held talks in Male' to strengthen bilateral ties. Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid thanked Japan for decades of assistance, including building schools in the 1970s and 1980s, technical aid for fisheries and telecommunications, and scholarships. He also thanked Japan for COVID-19 support: a US$47 million emergency loan and 112,000 AstraZeneca vaccines. The Maldives appreciated Japan's maritime security assistance and reaffirmed commitment to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Plan. Both ministers agreed to work together on climate change, Sustainable Development Goals, and international peace and security.

The Maldives and Japan held talks in Male' to strengthen bilateral ties. Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid thanked Japan for decades of assistance, including building schools in the 1970s and 1980s, technical aid for fisheries and telecommunications, and scholarships. He also thanked Japan for COVID-19 support: a US$47 million emergency loan and 112,000 AstraZeneca vaccines. The Maldives appreciated Japan's maritime security assistance and reaffirmed commitment to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Plan. Both ministers agreed to work together on climate change, Sustainable Development Goals, and international peace and security.

The Maldives and Japan held talks in Male' to strengthen bilateral ties. Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid thanked Japan for decades of assistance, including building schools in the 1970s and 1980s, technical aid for fisheries and telecommunications, and scholarships. He also thanked Japan for COVID-19 support: a US$47 million emergency loan and 112,000 AstraZeneca vaccines. The Maldives appreciated Japan's maritime security assistance and reaffirmed commitment to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Plan. Both ministers agreed to work together on climate change, Sustainable Development Goals, and international peace and security.

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