Ref: 2025/PR/318
The Maldives and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Political Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, aimed at further strengthening the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
The MoU on Political Consultations formalises the consultation mechanism established between the two countries in 2019, providing a structured framework for regular dialogue on bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest.
The MoU were signed on behalf of the Government of Maldives by Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, and on behalf of the Government of Egypt by Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, at a ceremony held at Tahrir Palace in Egypt.
Speaking after the ceremony, Minister Khaleel underscored the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between Maldives and Egypt and expressed confidence that the formalization of the MoU on Political Consultation will contribute to closer cooperation and enhanced people-to-people relations. Minister also highlighted that two successful rounds of consultations have already taken place in Cairo, and in Male’, respectively in 2019, and 2023, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to sustained diplomatic engagement.
The Government of Maldives remains committed to working closely with Egypt to build on the momentum of this visit and explore new avenues of partnership in the years ahead.
Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel was accompanied at the signing ceremony by Secretary, Dr. Hala Hameed, and Additional Secretary Ms. Khadeeja Najeeha at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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