UK Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan concluded a visit to the Maldives, the first UK ministerial visit to the country in two years, meeting senior Maldivian officials and business representatives. Discussions covered justice reform, climate change, security, trade and maritime security, and she met female judges and visited a UK-supported marine plastics laboratory.
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The visit, which began on 9 May, was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing regional cooperation.
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UK Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan meets Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef on Sunday, 12 May 2024.
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With the Indo-Pacific being a crucial artery for global shipping, accounting for 60% of global maritime traffic, these talks are pivotal to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's economic objectives, particularly concerning maritime security.
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A highlight of her visit was meeting with female judges in the Maldives to underscore the UK's support for the justice sector and address the challenges specific to female judges in the region.
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Minister Trevelyan also visited the first UK-supported marine plastics laboratory in the Maldives, where she met with beneficiaries of UK-funded initiatives
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