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President Muizzu departs to Dubai to attend Investment Forum, World Govt. Summit

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3 months ago

11/02/2024

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Sunday evening, departed on an official visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The president is accompanied by Special Advisor Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer, Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed, Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal, Health Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, Youth Minister Ibrahim Waheeed (Asward) and several other senior government officials.

The visit, undertaken at the invitation of Vice President, Prime Minister and Minister for Defense of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is to attend the World Government Summit 2024 which will be held from Monday, February 12th to Wednesday, February 14th.

This year’s theme for the World Government Summit is ‘Shaping Future Governments’ – where governments, international organizations, thought leaders, and private sector leaders will come together to discuss future challenges and empower the next generation of governments.

President Muizzu is scheduled to deliver a main address at the Summit and hold meetings with dignitaries attending the Summit at approximately 4:40pm local time. It will mark the first time a Maldivian president is participating and delivering an address at the summit.

He will also attend and deliver the keynote address at the Maldives Investment Forum held in Dubai on Tuesday, February 13th.

The Investment Forum is the most important agenda on the trip. Briefing local journalists participating in the trip, Maldivian Ambassador at Large in Dubai Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) almost 300 participants have registered for the forum which includes a large number of local businesses as well.

Mundhu noted that significant investments are made by UAE investors in the Maldives, particularly in the tourism sector. He added the businesses will have the opportunity to directly meet the president and specific ministers, upon request,

As Maldives gears up for the huge investment forum in Dubai – a similar forum for investors was held in China during President Muizzu’s state visit to the country.

The forum saw many Chinese businesses express interest in projects announced by the president.

Source(s): sun.mv

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Asia-Pacific Blue Economy Forum comes to Maldives

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4 hours ago

12/05/2024

The Asia-Pacific Blue Economy Forum for 2024 has been scheduled to be held in the Maldives.

Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed confirmed the forum will be held in the Maldives, noting it was privilege to become the forum’s host.

Besides this, the minister welcomed the high-level representation from Climate Finance Network (CFN) countries, and added the he was eager to “witness quick translation of forum outcomes into tangible action”.

The Asia-Pacific Blue Economy Forum will be organized and hosted by the ministry in association with the UNDP Maldives, with the support of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

The forum aims to encourage the sustainability of ocean resources, improvement of economic prowess and employment scope related to the maritime and fisheries sectors.

Source(s): sun.mv

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Minister confirms redeployment of all Indian militants

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21 hours ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has disclosed that the 76 Indian militants stationed in the Maldives have been successfully redeployed. The redeployment of foreign troops from the nation is a commitment of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

The withdrawal of the Indian military troops stationed by May 10 in the Maldives, as per the pledge of President Dr. Muizzu, were officially announced today at a press conference held at the President’s Office. The troops were redeployed in batches, with the first batch redeployed in March. This was followed by the withdrawal of the second batch of militants in April and the last batch on May 10.

Details on the withdrawal of the foreign troops are as follows: In March, a total of 26 soldiers who were stationed in Gan, Addu City were redeployed, with 12 militants redeployed on March 7 and 14 militants on March 9. Meanwhile, 25 military personnel in Hanimaadhoo, Haa Dhaalu Atoll withdrew, with 13 soldiers redeployed on April 7 and 12 on May 9. The troops stationed in Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll were redeployed with 12 personnel withdrawing the platforms on May 7 and 13 by May 9.

Speaking at the press conference, Minister Ghassan revealed that the foreign soldiers working at Senahiya Military Hospital are doctors, and there were no plans to redeploy them. The minister assured that these soldiers were not partaking in any military roles.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Foreign Minister prioritises talks with India to expedite projects

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21 hours ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer has affirmed that significant strides have been made in expediting projects initiated in the Maldives with financial assistance from the Indian Government.

Following his official visit to India at the invitation of Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Minister Zameer said that a spectrum of initiatives across the nation has been kickstarted through loans and grants from the Government of India during the previous administration. He emphasised the current government’s commitment to prioritising the resumption and completion of these projects. He also underscored his dedication to this endeavor during his recent visit to India.

Additionally, Minister Zameer disclosed that both ministers engaged in bilateral discussions on May 9 to address pivotal matters aimed at expediting the projects. He underscored the discussions with Minister S. Jaishankar, focusing on the operational dynamics of the committees entrusted with executing these projects.

During the official discussions between the two nations, Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated the significance of India’s ongoing projects in the Maldives.

Source(s): PsmNew