The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer, has held a significant meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, in Riyadh. This meeting took place as part of Minister Zameer’s ongoing official visit to Saudi Arabia, which illustrates the Maldives’ commitment to deepening ties with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations.
During the meeting, which was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Minister Zameer presented a letter from His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Maldives, to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.
The discussions between Minister Zameer and Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud focused on reinforcing the existing bilateral relations between the two countries, rooted in their shared Islamic heritage and common values. Both ministers also explored opportunities for increased multilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, indicating a broadening of the diplomatic and economic engagement between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia.
One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the discussion on holding the first round of bilateral political consultations between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia at a mutually convenient time. This development is expected to pave the way for more structured and strategic dialogue between the two nations, potentially leading to more collaborative projects and initiatives.
Minister Zameer expressed his gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s longstanding support for the Maldives and conveyed hopes for increased bilateral engagements following this visit. This sentiment reflects the Maldives’ strategic focus on securing stronger economic ties and political backing from key partners within the GCC.
This meeting is expected to further solidify the already strong relationship between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia, marking another step in the Maldives’ broader strategy to enhance its geopolitical position and secure critical investments and support from Gulf states. The outcomes of Minister Zameer’s visit will likely play a significant role in shaping the future trajectory of Maldives-Saudi relations and the broader regional strategy.
