Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid has arrived in Finland on an official visit. Upon arrival, he was received by Ambassador of Finland to Maldives Harri Kämäräinen.
During the visit, Foreign Minister Shahid will meet with Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Minister of Education Li Andersson, and discuss on exploring avenues to expand the existing bilateral relations between both countries. He will also meet with the business community of Finland to reinforce trade ties between the two countries.
The foreign minister will also sign an Air Services Agreement during the visit. The agreement will allow international commercial air transport services between Maldives and Finland, enhancing the people to people contact as well as the broader economic cooperation between both countries.
Foreign Minister Shahid is accompanied by Non-Resident Ambassador of Maldives to Finland Ahmed Latheef, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel and Minister of State for Economic Development Mohamed Iaad Hameed.