Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid has concluded his official visit to Finland.
During the visit, Foreign Minister Shahid met with Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto and Minister of Education Li Andersson and discussed ways to enhance the existing bilateral relations between both countries. The minister also discussed with Finnish business community, ways in which the trade ties between the Maldives and Finland can be further expanded.
Maldives and Finland also signed an Air Services Agreement during his visit. The agreement would allow international commercial air transport services between Maldives and Finland, and contribute to further strengthening people-to-people contact, and broader economic cooperation between both countries.
During the visit, Minister Shahid was accompanied by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel, Non-Resident Ambassador of Maldives to Finland Ahmed Latheef and Minister of State for Economic Development Mohamed Iaad Hameed.