President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has met with the Deputy Prime Ministers of New Zealand and United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the UNGA 79 in New York.
President Office said that President Muizzu met with Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Racing of New Zealand and Head of Delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) yesterday.
President Muizzu and Deputy Prime Minister Peters engaged in discussions aimed at exploring new avenues for bilateral cooperation, including strengthening people-to-people connections, enhancing trade and investment opportunities, and leveraging the Maldives' strategic geographical location for mutual benefit.
The upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, set to take place this October, was also highlighted as a key opportunity for collaboration on global challenges, according to the President Office.
President Muizzu also extended an invitation to New Zealand investors, highlighting the Maldives’ special economic zones as a prime area for investment during the meeting.
President Muizzu had also met with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates and Head of Delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) yesterday.
During the meeting, President Muizzu outlined the current situation in the Maldives, emphasizing areas where the government seeks support, particularly in economic development, investment, and health sector advancements.
The Deputy Prime Minister expressed the UAE’s strong commitment to supporting the Maldives in every possible way, highlighting the close and long standing relationship between the two countries, President's Office said.
" Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and advancing strategic cooperation on shared priorities," President's Office said.
President Muizzu is meeting with various global leaders and heads of international organizations during his first official visit to the United States.
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