Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid has stressed the importance of maintaining ongoing cooperation between the Maldives and the security agencies in the United States (US). He made the remarks during a meeting with the US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer.
During the meeting, Minister Shahid and Deputy National Security Advisor Finer emphasised the enduring strategic partnership between the Maldives and the US and expressed satisfaction with the progress and growth achieved in existing security cooperation between the two countries. They stressed the importance of maintaining ongoing cooperation between the Maldives and security agencies in the US in effectively addressing the challenges and underscored the significance of maintaining bilateral strategic cooperation.
At the meeting, Minister Shahid was accompanied by the Ambassador of the Maldives to the US Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed, and Chief of Protocol Ahmed Shiaan.