The Maldives has expressed appreciation for the generous assistance and support from the international partners. The statement was made by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel during the first Session of the Information Series titled Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth in the Maldives held by the Economic Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the Foreign Service Institute of Maldives.
In his opening remarks, State Minister Khaleel highlighted the priorities of the government and provided an update on the economic progress the Maldives has achieved since the COVID-19 pandemic. He also expressed appreciation for the generous assistance and support from the bilateral and multilateral partners especially during the economic downturn due to the pandemic.
The session held virtually aimed for High Commissioners and Ambassadors accredited to the Maldives, as well as for resident missions in the Maldives will act as a platform to understand the current economic situation and investment priorities of the Maldives, enabling further collaboration between the Maldives and its bilateral partners.
The Information Series is being held in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), and Housing Development Cooperation (HDC). The series welcomed over 80 participants, including 37 ambassadors and high commissioners accredited to the Maldives and other United Nations representatives accredited to the Maldives.