Maldives President Meets PM Tarique, Seeks Closer Ties

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu met Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday and reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening longstanding bilateral relations.

The meeting took place at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban following the swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister and the new government.

President Muizzu congratulated the Prime Minister and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on their victory in the 13th parliamentary election held on 12 February. In response, the Prime Minister thanked the Maldivian leader for attending the ceremony.

The two leaders discussed expanding cooperation in several areas, including trade and investment, healthcare, environmental protection, higher education and enhanced air connectivity between the two countries.

According to the Maldivian President’s Office, this marks President Muizzu’s first official visit to Bangladesh.

Bangladesh and the Maldives established diplomatic relations on 22 September 1978 and have maintained friendly ties since then.