Foreign Minister Zameer participates in the roundtable discussions during the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum
02 February 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer participated in the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum Roundtable on “Shared prosperity, economic resilience and investments” and highlighted issues of importance to Small Island Developing States, noting that the Maldives faces significant economic, social, and environmental challenges.
During his remarks, Foreign Minister Zameer highlighted that the Maldives is determined to fight the climate crisis and make the country more resilient to external economic shocks. Minister Zameer noted the importance of a Europe that delivers mutually beneficial and durable partnerships in digital, climate and energy, transport, health, education, and research. Minister reiterated President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s commitment and determination to work with the EU to uphold international law and a rules-based international order in the Indian Ocean.
The roundtable was co-chaired by Paolo Gentiloni, EU Commissioner for Economy and Matai Seremaiah, Deputy Prime Minister of Vanuatu.
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