Minister Shahid and Ambassador Teplitz held discussions on the existing bilateral relations, and explored on expanding the cooperation between the two countries
The Ambassador of the United States of America to the Maldives, Alaina Teplitz paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid, today.
During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning, both the Foreign Minister and the Ambassador held discussions on the existing bilateral relations, and explored on expanding the cooperation between the two countries especially in the field of climate change, security, trade and investments and as well as at the multilateral fora.
Discussions were also held on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recovery efforts. Minister Shahid expressed appreciation to the US Government for their generous assistance since the beginning of the pandemic and assured his commitment to increasing cooperation between the two countries in various areas that are of mutual benefit.