Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel met with Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, during his official visit to Kuwait.

During the official discussions between both countries, Minister Dr Khaleel highlighted the long-standing bilateral relations between the Maldives and Kuwait, which are grounded in mutual respect and shared Islamic heritage

The two Ministers engaged in extensive discussions on advancing the Maldives-Kuwait relationship, marking 48 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. 

The Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the bilateral cooperation in key areas, including tourism, trade and investment, renewable energy, Health, aviation, and people-to-people exchanges.

Minister Dr Khaleel conveyed his deep appreciation for the enduring support and partnership extended by the Government of Kuwait to the Maldives, particularly in the area of socio-economic development. He also highlighted the significant contributions of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) to key development projects, such as the expansion of Velana International Airport and the development project in the health sector. 

He also reiterated the Maldives’ interest in expanding cooperation through new investments, especially in renewable energy and infrastructure development.

The meeting concluded with both Ministers expressing confidence in the continued growth of Maldives-Kuwait relations and their shared aspiration to enhance cooperation for the mutual benefit of both nations.

During the bilateral talks with the Kuwait government, Foreign Minister Dr Khaleel was accompanied by Joint Secretary Khadeeja Najeeha and Political Director Fathimath Nasha Ismail.