Newly appointed Ambassador of Spain Maldives José Ramón Barañano Fernández has called on Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid.
At the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Shahid congratulated the ambassador on his appointment and discussed ways to further strengthen the existing relations between both Maldives and Spain. Minister Shahid conveyed the importance the Government attaches to promoting sustainable fisheries and sought the support of the European counterparts to promote the industry. He also expressed the desire of the government to elevate the relationship between the two countries to a new level of engagement.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Fernández assured his commitment to continue working closely with the Government of Maldives to assist in the priority areas of Maldives and in further strengthening the bilateral relations between the countries.