Maldives, Japan Sign Agreements on Scholarships and Visa Exemption

The Maldives and Japan signed two agreements during the official visit of Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa. One agreement provides ¥122 million (US$864,359.39) in grant aid for the continuation of the JDS scholarship program in 2023, offering six additional scholarships for Maldivian students. The other agreement exempts Maldivian diplomatic and official passport holders from visa requirements for up to 90 days, as a first step toward full visa waiver. State Minister Ahmed Khaleel and Japanese Ambassador Takeuchi Midori exchanged the notes at a ceremony attended by officials from several ministries and organizations.

The Maldives and Japan signed two agreements during the official visit of Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa. One agreement provides ¥122 million (US$864,359.39) in grant aid for the continuation of the JDS scholarship program in 2023, offering six additional scholarships for Maldivian students. The other agreement exempts Maldivian diplomatic and official passport holders from visa requirements for up to 90 days, as a first step toward full visa waiver. State Minister Ahmed Khaleel and Japanese Ambassador Takeuchi Midori exchanged the notes at a ceremony attended by officials from several ministries and organizations.

The Maldives and Japan signed two agreements during the official visit of Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa. One agreement provides ¥122 million (US$864,359.39) in grant aid for the continuation of the JDS scholarship program in 2023, offering six additional scholarships for Maldivian students. The other agreement exempts Maldivian diplomatic and official passport holders from visa requirements for up to 90 days, as a first step toward full visa waiver. State Minister Ahmed Khaleel and Japanese Ambassador Takeuchi Midori exchanged the notes at a ceremony attended by officials from several ministries and organizations.

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