Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid inaugurated the Third SAARC Education/ Higher Education Ministers Meeting at Crossroads Maldives this morning.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid inaugurated the Third SAARC Education/ Higher Education Ministers Meeting at Crossroads Maldives this morning.
Speaking at the ceremony, Foreign Minister Shahid noted that education is the most powerful means to eradicate poverty and that it is also the most effective tool to unleash the potential for growth and development in the region. Foreign Minister also noted that Maldives is a country where education thrives and where seeking knowledge is a priority, from the young child to the elderly adult. Before concluding his remarks, Foreign Minister also called upon the SAARC member States to become more dynamic, more forward-looking and strategic, for the advancement of its people.
The ceremony was attended by the Cabinet Ministers, Ministers, and Ministerial level officials of the Government of Maldives and SAARC member States and the Secretary-General of SAARC.
The Third SAARC Education/ Higher Education Ministers Meeting will take place from 09 - 10 October 2019 at Crossroads Maldives.