Maldives signs trade, economic cooperation agreement with Turkiye

Maldives and Turkiye recently signed an agreement on trade and economic cooperation in Ankara as visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu met his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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November 29, 2023 11:06 am

President of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu & President of Türkiye Mr Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Pic: The President's Office — President of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu & President of Türkiye Mr Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Pic: The President’s Office

Ankara: Maldives and Turkiye recently signed an agreement on trade and economic cooperation in Ankara as visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu met his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Maldivian economic development minister Mohamed Saeed and Turkish trade minister Omer Bolat signed the agreement in the presence of the two presidents.

This is Muizzu’s first official visit abroad as president.

The two presidents reviewed progress in wide range of collaboration areas and agreed on a road map for expanding cooperation.

Muizzu noted that the strong partnership between the two sides will be expanded to new areas, including trade, investment, renewable energy and higher education, an official release from the Maldivian government said.