Maldives and Saudi Arabia Discuss Strengthening Education Cooperation

Maldives has engaged in discussions with Saudi Arabia aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the education sector.

Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Republic of Maldives, H.E. Mr. Yahya Hassan Al-Qahtani, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Education, Dr. Ismail Shafeeu, today. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the education sector.@KSAembassyMV pic.twitter.com/bwRgOJuJUQ

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The talks took place during a courtesy call by the newly appointed Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the Maldives, Yahya Hassan Al-Qahtani, on the Minister of Education, Dr Ismail Shafeeu, on Monday.

The meeting focused on ways to enhance collaboration between the two countries in education, according to a statement by the Ministry of Education on social media platform X.

Ambassador Yahya Hassan Al-Qahtani had previously presented his Letter of Credence to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on 6 July.

Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia were formally established on 17 March 1981.

Over the years, Saudi Arabia has remained a committed partner in the infrastructure development of the Maldives.