Ref: 2025/PR/336
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel met with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Member of the Cabinet of the State of Qatar, Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi, today.
During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel welcomed State Minister and delegation to the Maldives, and expressed gratitude to the leadership and the Government of Qatar for the continued support extended to the Maldives. Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel and State Minister Muraikhi reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the ties of friendship between the two countries, grounded in shared Islamic values, mutual respect, and close bilateral cooperation.
The discussions also focused on expanding economic cooperation between the two countries through trade and investment, tourism, higher education, fisheries and agriculture, noting that the close connectivity between the Maldives and Qatar facilitates easier travel and strengthens people to people contact.
Both Ministers also expressed their commitment to continued close cooperation at the multilateral level, with a shared dedication to promoting peace, progress, and sustainable development.
Minister Dr. Khaleel commended Qatar’s steadfast leadership in supporting the Palestinian cause and reiterated the Maldives’ firm solidarity with the people of Palestine.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing confidence that ties between the Maldives and Qatar will continue to strengthen in the years ahead, bringing lasting benefits to the peoples of both countries. It also highlighted the renewed momentum in bilateral relations, and the shared commitment to build on this solid foundation for the future.
Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel was accompanied to the meeting by Foreign Secretary Fathimath Inaya, Secretary Dr. Hala Hameed, Ambassador-at–Large Abdullah Hameed, Additional Secretary Khadeeja Najeeha and Deputy Desk Officer, Fathmath Layana Ihusan.
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