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Maldives, US to Deepen Relations With Opening of Embassies

Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday as the two countries decided to establish resident embassies, with the Maldives Embassy in Washington, D.C. set to open on Friday. They discussed higher education opportunities for Maldivians, visa procedures, and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.

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  1. Thu 15 Jun
    Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. on Thursday only Maldives Republic Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid on Thursday met with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken as the Maldives and the U.S. look to “revitalise friendship and cooperation.”

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  2. Fri 16 Jun
    The Maldives Embassy in Washington, D.C. is set to open. on Friday only Maldives Republic newest the Maldives Embassy in Washington, D.C. set to open on Friday.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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  • During the meeting, Minister Shahid requested increased higher education opportunities for Maldivians to study at American universities, highlighting the importance of academic exchanges, scholarships, and collaboration across various fiel…

    Foreign Ministry Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • The Secretary reiterated our joint commitment to economic growth, adapting to a changing climate, defence cooperation, free and fair elections, and open and free media in Maldives.

    Secretary Blinken Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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