Maldives and Japan signed the Exchange of Notes on the G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) on Monday, regarding the temporary deferral of debt-service payments.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid signed the Exchange of Notes on behalf of Maldives, while Japan was represented by its Ambassador, Keiko Yanai. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from the ministry, Embassy of Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).