Maldives and Malta Pledge Closer Ties in Trade, Investment and Environment
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The Maldives and Malta have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation across a range of areas, including trade, foreign investment, environmental protection and renewable energy. The agreement was reached during a meeting between the Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, and Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Dr Ian Borg.
During the meeting held at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta, the two Ministers acknowledged that, though separated by geographical distance, the Maldives and Malta share striking similarities and values.
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Great to meet with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta, @DeputyPMIanBorg.
We touched on the many parallels between the #Maldives and #Malta, both being small island nations that are members of the Commonwealth. We discussed exploring… pic.twitter.com/1zihkGgEYb— Abdulla Khaleel (@abkhaleel) April 7, 2025
Both ministers noted that this visit was a pivotal step towards building invigorated Maldives-Malta bilateral relations. They emphasised the importance of fostering closer ties through expanded collaboration, exchange of expertise and working together on shared priorities.
As fellow small island nations, both ministers also reaffirmed a mutual dedication to environmental stewardship, notably in the transition into renewable energy. The Ministers agreed on working towards boosting new trade prospects and increasing foreign investment, reinforcing their commitment to cultivating a stronger and more inclusive economic relationship. In addition, both sides welcomed stronger people-to-people ties, particularly through increased collaboration in the areas of tourism, fisheries and higher education.
