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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid sent a message of greetings on the occasion of Europe Day to Josep Borrell Fontelles, HRVP / Vice-President of the European Commission
“On behalf of the Government, the people of the Republic of Maldives and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to extend cordial greetings and good wishes to Your Excellency and the European Union, on the occasion of Europe Day.
This year is special, because it marks the 70th Anniversary of the Schuman declaration – a visionary declaration that led to the formation of what we recognise today as the European Union. Throughout the years, European solidarity has been exemplary, in promoting democracy, human rights and extending humanitarian assistance and emergency relief to all corners of the world.
Today, as the world is facing a common enemy, a virus that knows no borders, European leadership has become crucial in steering course through this crisis and in developing a global response. The Maldives stands ready to cooperate with the European Union to develop resilience and combat this global pandemic together. The strength in unity is above all, and it is only together, we can face the challenges of our times..."
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27 May 2020
Foreign Minister Shahid holds a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Bhutan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency, Abdulla Shahid held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bhutan, His Excellency Dr. Tandi Dorji. During the telephone conversation, Minister Shahid highlighted the close relationship between Maldives and Bhutan, and expressed his readiness to reinforce cooperation to focus on important areas of collaboration including the health sector, tourism sector and climate change.
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21 May 2020
Maldives participates in IORA’s Virtual Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) – Dialogue Partner Engagement on COVID-19
A delegation from the Republic of Maldives participated in the Indian Ocean Rim Association’s (IORA) Virtual Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) – Dialogue Partner Engagement on COVID-19: Responses, Cooperation and Partnership today.
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21 May 2020
The Maldives to collaborate with Japan and UNDP in COVID-19 recovery
The Government of Maldives today received a grant aid package from the Government of Japan aimed at assisting the country overcome the present challenges that are in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to help the Maldives gear up towards recovery.
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18 May 2020
Canada extends over MVR one million to the Maldives Government’s programme to support to the homeless and vulnerable
The Government of Canada has extended CAD 100,000 (approximately one million Maldivian Rufiyya) in support of the Maldives Government’s efforts in providing basic services to the homeless and the most vulnerable communities impacted by Covid-19 in Male’, through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.
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27 May 2020
Foreign Minister Shahid holds a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Bhutan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency, Abdulla Shahid held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bhutan, His Excellency Dr. Tandi Dorji. During the telephone conversation, Minister Shahid highlighted the close relationship between Maldives and Bhutan, and expressed his readiness to reinforce cooperation to focus on important areas of collaboration including the health sector, tourism sector and climate change.
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21 May 2020
Maldives participates in IORA’s Virtual Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) – Dialogue Partner Engagement on COVID-19
A delegation from the Republic of Maldives participated in the Indian Ocean Rim Association’s (IORA) Virtual Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) – Dialogue Partner Engagement on COVID-19: Responses, Cooperation and Partnership today.
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21 May 2020
The Maldives to collaborate with Japan and UNDP in COVID-19 recovery
The Government of Maldives today received a grant aid package from the Government of Japan aimed at assisting the country overcome the present challenges that are in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to help the Maldives gear up towards recovery.
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18 May 2020
Canada extends over MVR one million to the Maldives Government’s programme to support to the homeless and vulnerable
The Government of Canada has extended CAD 100,000 (approximately one million Maldivian Rufiyya) in support of the Maldives Government’s efforts in providing basic services to the homeless and the most vulnerable communities impacted by Covid-19 in Male’, through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.
