The Maldives and Australia has held discussions on tackling climate change and adaptation. The discussion were held during a meeting between President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Australia, Penny Wong, on the side-lines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79).
The talks focused on various areas of mutual interest, both regionally and internationally. President Muizzu and Minister Wong addressed key issues such as the stability and security of the Indian Ocean, alongside strategies for combating climate change and enhancing adaptation efforts.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of ongoing cooperation to address these shared concerns and reaffirmed their commitment to achieving common goals. President Muizzu expressed gratitude to the Australian government for providing scholarship opportunities and expressed hopes for expanding similar initiatives in the future.
Furthermore, both the President and Minister reiterated their dedication to strengthening diplomatic relations between the two nations and collaborating on matters of mutual interest.