Foreign Minister Meets with Abu Dhabi Development Fund Chief
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer, held a meeting with the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, during his official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Minister Zameer confirmed the meeting on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he stated that he had a constructive discussion with Al Suwaidi regarding ongoing development projects in the Maldives, supported by the ADFD. Zameer expressed appreciation for the ADFD’s contributions to the country’s development over the years.
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Always a pleasure to meet with the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi.
We had a constructive discussion of the projects that are being implemented through the generous support of the #ADFD.
Conveyed gratitude, on behalf of… pic.twitter.com/0ZaTB9XFPE— Moosa Zameer (@MoosaZameer) September 3, 2024
During the meeting yesterday, the Minister conveyed the Maldivian government’s gratitude to Al Suwaidi for ADFD’s continued support. He highlighted the positive impact of the projects funded by the ADFD in sectors such as tourism, agriculture, and healthcare.
Minister Zameer’s visit to the UAE began on Monday following an invitation from Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE. The Maldivian Foreign Ministry described the visit as a crucial step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. In addition to the meeting with ADFD officials, Zameer is also scheduled to hold high-level discussions with Sheikh Abdullah and other senior UAE officials.
Accompanying Minister Zameer on this official visit are Ambassador-at-Large Ahmed Naseer, Secretary for Bilateral Affairs Dr. Hala Hameed, and Joint Secretary Mariyam Reesha.
This meeting follows an earlier engagement between Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Al Suwaidi, which took place in February during the World Government Summit in Dubai.
During that meeting, President Muizzu and the ADFD Director General discussed enhanced cooperation, reaffirming the Fund’s commitment to the Maldives’ development, particularly in key sectors.
