Ref: 2025/PR/89
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel concluded his Official Visit to Türkiye, today.
The visit was primarily focused on participating in the fourth edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which took place in Antalya from 11 – 13 April 2025. Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel had official engagements with counterparts from Angola, Azerbaijan, The Gambia, Ghana and Hungary at the sidelines of the Forum. Minister also had meetings with the Minister of Trade of Türkiye, Omer Bolat and the Minister of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.
In addition to attending the Forum in Antalya, Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel conducted official engagements in Ankara and Istanbul.
A significant highlight of Minister Dr. Khaleel’s programme in Ankara was the official inauguration of the Embassy of the Maldives in Türkiye, which marked a milestone in the Maldives – Türkiye bilateral relations.
During the visit to Istanbul, Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel also interacted with the business community and investors in Türkiye and shared information on opportunities and insights into investing in the Maldives, alongside the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed.
Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel was accompanied by Secretary, Dr. Hala Hameed and Senior Under Secretary, Hassan Hussain Shihab.
ENDS.