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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid sends message of felicitations to Péter Szijjártó, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, on the occasion of their Republic Day.
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His Excellency Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed, Foreign Secretary of the Republic of Maldives today participated at the Preparatory Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), which is presently ongoing in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan. The Preparatory Ministerial Meeting is being held in preparation for the 18th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the NAM, which will be attended by His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs, who will travel to Baku on 24 October.
In delivering his remarks, Foreign Secretary Ghafoor mentioned that cooperation between Member States of NAM is crucial to find meaningful solutions to the challenges of the world today, and that the Maldives stands ready to work with all countries to formulate adequate responses in a concerted manner.
The Foreign Secretary also alluded to the fact that climate change and environmental deterioration remains one of the most profound problems facing the contemporary world, and one of the most critical issues for the Maldives. As such, the Maldives urged Member States to demonstrate their commitments to transition to a greener, low carbon economy. The Maldives statement also outlined its solidarity with the Palestinian people and for the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine.
In concluding his remarks, Foreign Secretary Ghafoor reaffirmed the Maldives commitments to the founding principles and objectives of the Movement, and to work closely with all countries to seek a world that promotes peaceful co-existence and cooperation.
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The Government of the Republic of Maldives and the Government of Japan, with a view to further developing friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries, signed Exchange of Notes. His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Her Excellency Ms. Yanai Keiko, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Maldives, signed the Exchange of Notes on behalf of the two respective countries.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid met with His Excellency Motegi Toshimitsu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, in Tokyo today.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid sends a message of condolence, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, His Excellency Salahuddin Rabbani, following the multiple explosions at a mosque in the eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan during the Friday prayers on 18 October 2019.
The Foreign Minister’s message reads as follows:
“I am deeply saddened to receive the news of the multiple explosions at a mosque in the eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan during the Friday prayers on 18 October 2019, which killed at least 69 worshippers including elderly and children, and wounded many more.
We strongly condemn these cowardly acts of terror and all acts of violence perpetrated against innocent people. The Maldives is fully committed to the fight against terrorism and we will continue to work closely with the international community in eliminating this global menace.
At this time of national tragedy, the Government and the people of the Maldives join me in conveying our heartfelt sympathy and stand in solidarity with the Government and people of Afghanistan.
Please also convey our deepest condolences to the members of the bereaved families.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.”
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